WorldMan who punched kangaroo keeps jobThe elephant keeper who punched a kangaroo to save his beloved dog will keep his job at Taronga Zoo.06 Dec 06:07 PM
WorldWhat the punched roo was actually doingOne of Australia's leading kangaroo experts has weighed in on the confrontation that sent the world into a meltdown.06 Dec 02:13 AM
WorldThe story behind that viral roo punchIt's been dubbed the most Aussie video you'll ever see. But the men behind the video says there's a lot more to what happened.05 Dec 03:56 AM
LifestyleFive Places Cat Lovers Should Visit Before They DieOn International Cat Day, August 8 every year, cat lovers around the world dedicate an entire day to recognising and celebrating one 04 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldMan punches kangaroo to save dogThis is the moment a man threw a punch at a kangaroo to save his dog 'Max'.04 Dec 05:59 AM
WorldBurmese python devours three deerIt seems venison was on the menu for a massive python in the Florida Everglades.04 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandDuckling rescue in West AucklandThere was a happy ending for one mama duck spotted pacing in distress along a West Auckland road after her gaggle of babies fell into a drain this afternoon.03 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandWhat puppies? Girls swoon over hot copsA photo of two "hot" Southern District police officers posing with puppies has garnered hundreds of likes on Facebook.03 Dec 01:30 AM
LifestyleAttenborough on facing his mortalityWhen he turned 90, everyone assumed that Sir David Attenborough would slow down. Hardly. Ahead of his New Zealand visit, Joe Shute meets the world's favourite naturalist.02 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldWatch: Lion attacks amd kills trainerSource: LiveLeak. Shocking footage has emerged showing the moment a circus trainer was mauled by a lion during a live show in Egypt, leaving him with fatal injuries.Watch01 Dec 08:05 PM
OpinionShould we re-create an extinct species?COMMENT: How tragic would it be if we could only experience tui, kereru (wood pigeons) or piwakawaka (fantails) as stuffed specimens in museums?01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby penguins safe after quakeA second baby blue penguin has been welcomed to Picton's EcoWorld.01 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandRampaging goat tasered by policeAnimal control officers were alerted to a "large, rogue goat" that was reported disrupting traffic in Oamaru.01 Dec 04:58 AM
WorldWatch: 'Grizzly' bear stuck in septic tankWorkmen came to the assistance of a grizzly bear who fell in to a septic tank in Ericek, Turkey. Source: Vitaly PetrukhinWatch30 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandNZ fur seal's 14km detour into paddockA runaway seal has found itself mixing with the wrong herd after he was spotted in a cow paddock miles from the ocean.30 Nov 01:53 AM
LifestyleWhat to give your pet for ChristmasYou are by no means alone if Bella and Missy are on your Christmas present list - and they're not your children. The furry members 27 Nov 07:00 PM
LifestyleFive Inspirational Animals to Brighten Your DayYou may have already heard of Hooch, an abused French mastiff announced as this year's Hero Dog of the Year by the American Humane 27 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandCritically endangered kakapo on increaseKakapo numbers have increased 20 per cent after the most successful breeding season in 25 years.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis little piggy had lunch with policeA police officer and pig have become unlikely friends.25 Nov 12:44 AM
WorldPolitician taken out by squirrelAn anti-squirrel council board member ended up with some nasty injuries courtesy of his arch-nemesis.24 Nov 08:53 PM
LifestyleWhen cats re-enact famous movie momentsA cat-loving couple are sending the Internet into a frenzy by re-enacting famous movie stills with the help of their cats.23 Nov 11:58 PM
WorldStunning pics in wildlife photo contestAdmirers of wildlife photography have the chance to vote for five top images from around the world.23 Nov 07:33 AM
WorldPhotos: Stunning wildlife shots from around the worldCheck out these entries in the People's Choice category of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition run by the Natural History Museum in London. You can see the full gallery and vote on their website.23 Nov 07:30 AM
WorldIs bear petting dog or playing with dinner?A video of an enormous polar bear in Canada gingerly patting a chained sled dog hit the Internet last week and quickly went viral.22 Nov 09:50 PM
New ZealandWest Coast Wildlife Centre welcomes 101st kiwi chickThe West Coast Wildlife Centre at Franz Josef Glacier has hatched its 101st Haast tokoeka kiwi chick.22 Nov 01:33 AM
TravelHelping good dogs get homeInternational groups seek volunteer travellers to accompany animals to their new overseas homes.21 Nov 10:47 PM
New ZealandQuake lamb rescued from deep crevasseFirst there were "quake cows", now a lamb has been plucked to safety in Canterbury.21 Nov 09:35 PM
New ZealandWoman who starved dogs sentencedPamela De Vere left two dogs to starve in a garage without food or water. It was the second time she had ill-treated animals.21 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Broad daylight Kiwi encounter astonishes hikersSupplied by Anya Bell. The iconic bird was spotted on the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park.Watch20 Nov 11:17 PM
LifestyleFive DIY Toys Your Cat Will LoveCat owners know the feeling of coming home with a brand-spanking new toy for a beloved pet, only to have the animal favour the box 20 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandKea killed in 1080 poison dropsDrops of the controversial pest-control poison 1080 have killed at least two dozen endangered kea in recent years.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Zoo's tiger put downWellington Zoo's 20 year old Sumatran Tiger was euthanised today.17 Nov 12:37 AM
LifestyleWatch: How did the penguins cross the road?People love to watch them shake their tails and waddle. Oamaru's little blue penguins have become international sensations with a 16 Nov 08:53 PM
