New ZealandWatch: Cuddles with baby orca 'Bob'We catch up with the baby orca whale known affectionately as 'Bob' as he is kept under the watchful eye of Dr Ingrid Visser and volunteers while on the mend in a pool on the shores of Tauranga Harbour. Video/John BorrenWatch05 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandCouncillors vote for cat micro-chippingWellington councillors have voted to pass a revised animal bylaw that requires cats to be micro-chipped. The Environment Committee passed the bylaw today.04 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandWellington cats to be microchippedWellington councillors have voted to pass a revised animal bylaw that requires cats to be micro-chipped.04 Aug 12:31 AM
LifestyleWatch: Hallmark has a catty alternative to OlympicsHallmark to air the Kitten Summer Games to coincide with the start of the real Olympics on Friday, Aug. 5.Watch04 Aug 12:10 AM
New ZealandMan charged in cat-shooting incidentA Wanaka man has been charged with ill-treating an animal after a cat was shot.03 Aug 11:33 PM
New ZealandHope for baby orca fighting for lifeA deteriorating baby orca separated from its pod and its mother has been moved to a holding pen.03 Aug 08:40 PM
New ZealandWatch: SPCA prepares for annual Cupcake dayThe SPCA is preparing for its fundraising cupcake day on August 15th, in which they encourage people to get involved in the baking and selling.Watch03 Aug 12:40 AM
WorldMelbourne Zoo's baby elephant diesA baby elephant at Melbourne Zoo has passed away after a condition she was born with prevented her from feeding from her mother.02 Aug 10:27 PM
WorldWatch: Honeymoon ruined after leopard smashes through hotel window A dream honeymoon in the outer foothills of the Himalayas turned into a nightmare for a newlywed couple - when a LEOPARD crept into their hotel room in the early hours.Watch02 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Postie stops run to pat poochSource: Facebook / Michael CollinsWatch02 Aug 02:14 AM
WorldMan puts boy in rhino enclosureZoo visitors watched in horror as a man lifted a young boy into a rhino enclosure and made him move closer for a photo.01 Aug 06:05 PM
WorldWanted: Kiwis to work with elephantsInside the world of a Thailand elephant sanctuary on the banks of the River Kwai.01 Aug 02:02 AM
LifestyleTop 5 ways to make it up to your home-alone dogWe've all seen the devastating video of the guy who strapped a GoPro to his dog while he left the house: for a lot of dogs, being 31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandElephant volunteer wants Kiwis help at sanctuaryA silver and white car linked to the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in June has been recovered.31 Jul 02:49 AM
World'Death row dog Hank' shines light on BSLBreed-specific legislation (BSL) has been shown not to decrease the number of dog attacks on humans.31 Jul 02:07 AM
LifestyleCaring chiropractor clicks with clientDogs, cats, horses, cows and a duck are all patients of a chiropractor who is as happy treating four-legged friends as he is people.30 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldLion Man 'stole' giraffe, show claimsThe Lion Man is facing a raft of cruelty allegations after being accused of separating a baby giraffe from its mother just hours after it was born.30 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandWatch: Human and pet chiropractorHuman and pet chiropractor Todd Keenan talks about his practiceWatch30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRifleman holds key to New Zealand's pastThe secret of New Zealand's geological past has been found in the unlikely hiding place of a tiny native bird's DNA.30 Jul 08:10 AM
WorldIncredible whale sighting off Aussie coastStunned fishermen spotted a gigantic alien-like ball floating off the coast of Western Australia before it was devoured by hungry sharks.30 Jul 05:58 AM
New ZealandOspri stands by disputed possum facts in adA company which gets millions in public funds to eradicate tuberculosis says it stands by a nationwide advertisement found to have breached the advertising industry's code of ethics.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandExperts join forces to help BillyA crack team of whale experts has today talked tactics in the fight to reunite Billy the orca calf with his family.29 Jul 09:41 AM
WorldGirl dies after being hit by rock thrown by elephantA girl has died after being struck on the head in a tragic accident after an elephant hurled a rock into the air. (Source: Youtube / jadid247)Watch28 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandPet cats poisoned, one left blindJulie Abbott has no idea why anyone would want to poison her pets.28 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandHome detention for cruelty to calvesThe slaughterman whose cruel mistreatment of bobby calves was caught on camera has avoided jail.28 Jul 12:32 AM
LifestyleIs this the world's tallest dog?The three-year-old gentle giant tips the scales at 76 kg.26 Jul 11:27 PM
LifestyleCan you spot the cat among the rubbish?An image of a curious cat walking along a rubbish pile is the latest optical illusion to have puzzle fans scratching their heads.26 Jul 09:34 PM
WorldStreet-smart koalas on the moveKoalas are very cute and sleepy animals that can certainly draw a crowd at any zoo.26 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldDog days on New York subwayNew Yorkers have taken to carrying their pooches in all kinds of pouches to cleverly circumvent transportation rules that forbids bringing them on board26 Jul 01:53 AM
WorldNZH Focus: Tiny primate back from brink in RioOn NZ Herald Focus - Get up close to a golden lion tamarin in Rio de Janeiro.26 Jul 12:05 AM
WorldLucky dog's heartwarming bush rescueHeartwarming rescue tale resonates with readers.25 Jul 06:38 PM
LifestyleHow to move house with petsMoving house is tough enough for us two-legged creatures, but it can be even harder on our four-legged mates.25 Jul 12:23 AM
