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
New ZealandA little waddle and shake goes globalOamaru's little blue penguins have become international sensations with a video of them using an underpass clocking thousands of views.16 Nov 05:47 PM
LifestyleThe bird with hair just like Trump'sA golden pheasant has become a star in China because people think he has the same hairstyle as Donald Trump.16 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhat now for quake cows? Here's an ideaTwo cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.15 Nov 05:25 AM
WorldHope the rhino diesA South African rhino who was named Hope after she survived a 2015 attack by poachers who hacked off her horns and part of her face has died.14 Nov 05:25 PM
LifestyleFive unlikely pet BFFsBoots the Kitten Nanny Boots the 'Kitten Nanny' is a living legend. One of around 300 dogs found abandoned in New Orleans after Hurricane 13 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandWoof and Walk raises funds for assistance dogsThe pups were out in force today as dogs from around Auckland were taken for a stroll at One Tree Hill in the name of charity.13 Nov 05:17 AM
WorldHundreds join Walnut's last walkDog owner "flabbergasted" by the response to his call for people to join him and Walnut on their last walk together.13 Nov 02:26 AM
New ZealandDogs' Day Out barking fun (+pics&video)131116bf12.JPG PHOTO/BEN FRASERSUPPORT: The Rotorua community and their four-legged friends had a great time at the VETPlus Dogs' 13 Nov 12:49 AM
New ZealandDetector dogs ready for the frontlineFour-legged crime fighters are the latest recruits to stop drugs, illicit items and cash from being smuggled into the country.12 Nov 10:28 PM
LifestyleIs this is a cat, a dog or something else?Everyone loves an optical illusion, but the latest visual tease to leave the internet confused is something a little different.12 Nov 02:45 AM
WorldWatch: Mum shields son from dog attackWARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Shocking surveillance footage has captured the moment a mother managed to save her 2-year-old son.12 Nov 12:56 AM
New ZealandDog rescued after days stuck on cliff ledgeThe dog was spotted by a rescue helicopter on Saturday morning after going over the top of the hill on Tuesday.12 Nov 12:17 AM
WorldCharges dropped against Cecil hunterA Zimbabwean high court has dropped charges against the professional hunter, Theo Bronkhorst, who led the expedition that killed prized lion Cecil.11 Nov 10:18 PM
LifestyleHow dogs became man's best friendGenetic evidence suggests that man's best friend has been enjoying food scraps from humans since the earliest days of living together, even adapting to digest changes in human diet.11 Nov 04:00 AM
SportWatch: A troop of mongooses invades the greensSource: Twitter @EuropeanTour. A band of mongooses invaded the course on the European Tour.Watch10 Nov 07:04 PM
WorldWatch: Terrifying snake chaseBehind the scenes footage from the first episode of Planet Earth II shows the gruesome fate of hatchlings who didn't manage to escape.10 Nov 02:30 AM
WorldWatch: Iguana running to Lionel Messi commentarySource: BBC / Goal.com. Goal.com overlaid the iguana run clip with commentary from a couple of Leo Messi’s greatest goals, and the result? We’ll let you see for yourselves.Watch09 Nov 06:59 PM
WorldDNA evidence helps free dog on death rowJeb, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, was sentenced to death in September on suspicion of killing a neighbour's dog.09 Nov 02:45 AM
WorldWatch: Funnel-web loses to Redback Source: Liveleak. They are two of the deadliest spiders in the world - containing venom that can kill a person in as little as 15 minutes. One homeowner filmed the moment he caught the arachnids fighting over a ventilation shaft outside his home in Australia. Watch07 Nov 08:45 PM
WorldWatch: Snakes hunting down baby iguanaBBC viewers were scared stiff last night by dramatic footage in the long-awaited series Planet Earth 2 that showed dozens of snakes chasing baby iguanas.07 Nov 08:10 PM
WorldWatch: Snakes pack hunting baby iguanaSource: BBC. Snakes hunting as a pack chase down baby iguana in amazing footage for BBC's Planet Earth II that even shocked Sir David AttenboroughWatch07 Nov 07:52 PM
New ZealandSea lion pup shot and killed in OtagoThe Department of Conservation is pleading for information after a sea lion pup was killed on the Otago Peninsula.07 Nov 01:56 AM
LifestylePenguin 'fight' over cheatingTwo penguins got into a vicious brawl after one discovered his "wife" having an affair with another penguin.06 Nov 09:15 PM
LifestyleFive dog grooming tips for first-time ownersEstablish good habits early You know the saying: you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Get your pup used to a regular grooming routine 06 Nov 07:00 PM
WorldRangers give kiss of life to fishWhen dozens of fish were left gasping after vandals slashed their tanks, panicked staff at a country park decided to give them the kiss of life.05 Nov 09:46 PM
WorldAbused dog poses for charity calendarAn adorable dog that was lucky to survive the brutal treatment it received has showed off her amazing recovery alongside a hunky firefighter in a charity calendar.05 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandWatch: Brian Lawton and his creepy crawly insects, reptiles and spidersWatch05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBug man to turn home into creature centreAuckland bug man Brian Lawton shares his home with thousands of lizards, eels, exotic insects, rats, turtles and several tarantulas.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for SPCA's call to ban fireworksThe SPCA is renewing calls for a ban on the public sale of fireworks and launched a survey asking their animals' experience with fireworks.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandUnique way to immortalise petsAuckland woman Andie Page is designing custom-made pet pillows for animal-loving Kiwis.04 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldHunter who shot Pedals is given anonymityThe identity of the hunter who killed Pedals the bear with a crossbow will remain secret after the authorities in New Jersey refused to release it.04 Nov 04:36 AM
