WorldWatch: Toronto Zoo giant Panda vs. snowmanwatch this amazing panda take on a snowman.Watch21 Dec 11:06 PM
WorldJudge rules pet dogs are not childrenDogs are considered property and have 'no familial rights', a Canadian judge said when rejecting separated couple's application to sort out pets' living arrangements21 Dec 09:06 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Rainbow lorikeetsOur colourful rainbow lorikeets have moved into their walkthrough aviary in the new Strangely Beautiful Australia - watch as zookeeper Deja Rivera introduces us to these noisy and inquisitive birds!Watch21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalf shot and left to die at Waimate farmGRAPHIC WARNING: A calf has been brutally shot at least five times and left to die a slow painful death in the South Island.21 Dec 08:33 AM
New ZealandHave you seen this yoga-loving bird?Missing Morris Myna may be in Mangere Bridge, claiming to be a yoga guru.20 Dec 10:30 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: KeaKea are the world's only alpine parrot, one of the most intelligent birds and unique to Aotearoa. Find out more about these creative and noisy parrots.Watch20 Dec 10:07 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Leopard TortoisesMeet E.T lookalike Oupa, one of our oldest residents and proud father to 17 baby leopard tortoises at the Zoo!Watch20 Dec 09:53 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Musk Lorikeet chicksKeeper Deja, a self-described 'total birdo', introduces us to two extremely adorable musk lorikeet chicks who are due to fledge any day!Watch20 Dec 09:47 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Galapagos TortoiseBoth in their mid-forties –Smiley and Chippie are spring chickens considering Galapagos tortoises can live to be over 150 years old! Learn more about these gentle giants from keeper Sarah.Watch20 Dec 09:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Leopard seal extends vacationA large leopard seal seems to have made its home in the waters of Auckland harbour.20 Dec 06:23 PM
WorldWatch: Drone footage of orca whale eating sharkSource: Slater Moore Photography. Wildlife photographer Slater Moore posted this amazing encounter, which sees a pod of orca feeding on a sevengill shark, on his Facebook page.Watch20 Dec 06:08 PM
LifestyleWatch: Freddy the Great - The world's tallest dog Source: Facebook / Freddy the Great - Great DaneWatch19 Dec 11:41 PM
LifestyleThe dog that is taller than Steven AdamsAt birth, Freddy was the runt of his litter, now he is top dog after officially becoming the world's biggest canine.19 Dec 11:16 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Meet the zookeeper - DaveZookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.Watch19 Dec 10:53 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Meet the zookeeper - ChristineSenior zookeeper Christine has been a member of the Auckland Zoo family for over 30 years and is incredibly passionate about primates and the palm oil problem! Learn why it's so important for you to demand labelling of palm oil in the food that you buy.Watch19 Dec 10:43 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Anjalee's Journey - Part TwoEight year old Asian elephant Anjalee has begun her journey to join Burma. Watch Anjalee and team leader of elephants Andrew on their first morning at the elephant quarantine facility in Niue.Watch19 Dec 10:31 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Anjalee's Journey - Part OneEight year old Asian elephant Anjalee has begun her journey to join Burma. Although her final destination is Auckland Zoo, she is required to complete a 90 day quarantine period on the beautiful island of Niue.Watch19 Dec 10:23 PM
LifestyleWhy we spend nearly $800m on our dogsWe take it for granted we love our pets and they love us - and hope it's not just cupboard love on their part. While Kiwis are passionate 18 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleFive tips for introducing a new dog to the familyAnyone who grew up with a family dog knows what a joy it can be. But sometimes it takes a bit of work to make sure your dog is comfortable 18 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldMysterious ghost shark captured on cameraLike its Greek mythological namesake, the chimaera - or "ghost shark" - is a mysterious, rarely seen creature with a patchwork of bizarre features.17 Dec 10:55 PM
LifestyleNow you can be laid to rest in a coffin made of LegoA personal struggle has inspired a Kiwi to launch NZ's first online directory of funeral providers, including where to find Lego coffins and pet funerals.17 Dec 08:15 PM
WorldDrone captures killer whale eating sharkThis footage shows a shark being eaten alive by a group of killer whales which then passes it to two calves.17 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandIs it really a 'family photo' with Santa without your pet?Pet owners are spending up to $250 to get special photos of their pets with Santa Claus.16 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan stood down over orca rescueA Coromandel harbourmaster has posted that he was stood down after saving an orca which got its tail caught in a cray pot last night.14 Dec 11:26 PM
LifestyleSquirrel steals 150 Christmas lights in 24 hoursA women filmed a squirrel's repeated theft of her Christmas light bulbs - one by one, the "Bulb Bandit" made off with 150 in 24 hours.14 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandMaggot-riddled dog left for deadBrownie lived a life of abuse and agony. Finally, she was bashed about the head with a claw hammer and the open wounds were left to become maggot-infested, in one of the most severe and disturbing cases the SPCA has seen.14 Dec 10:30 PM
LifestyleZoo Tales: Strangely Beautiful Australia TourJoin Ectotherm and Birds curator Richard Gibson on a sneak peek tour through our new Strangely Beautiful Australia.Watch14 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandFemale vets 'don't want responsibility'Another vet has weighed into the debate about female vets saying women don't want to own their own practices because they "just want to come to work and go again".14 Dec 06:35 PM
New ZealandChancellor out over 'sexist' commentsMassey University's Chris Kelly has resigned after he said a female veterinary graduate was worth only "two-fifths"of a full-time veterinarian.14 Dec 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Grumpy seal' attacks touristA German tourist received nasty bites when he crossed paths with a "grumpy seal" at Abel Tasman National Park.14 Dec 02:17 AM
WorldMassive 2.1m grouper caught in UKA large grouper has been labelled the "largest fish ever seen in Manchester".13 Dec 09:52 PM
WorldNew spider gets Harry Potter-inspired nameA newly discovered and species of spider has been named after the Hogwarts Sorting Hat.13 Dec 07:45 PM
