LifestylePuppy found in bin hoping for a homeA petition has been set up in an attempt to find a loving family for this dumped dog.27 Jun 02:28 AM
LifestyleHideous dog takes home top prizeChihuahua-Chinese Crested mix takes home world's ugliest dog honours in California competiton26 Jun 11:24 PM
LifestyleCat owners smarter than dog ownersDog lovers might think cat owners often feel superior to them - and they might be barking up the right tree.26 Jun 09:00 PM
LifestyleWhere feathers, fur and scales come fromThe current diversity of feathers, fur and scales is part of what made their origins so mystifying to scientists.26 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandFuture uncertain for pound pup ChipAn Auckland electrician who rescued a young pup out of a rubbish bin is disappointed to his good deed might end with it being put down.25 Jun 10:09 PM
WorldFiesta the llama keeps cool with leaf blowerA Texan zoo has found a creative way to keep a llama cool in temperatures of more than 40C.25 Jun 08:13 PM
LifestyleNew 'wine' created for catsFeline like a drink? "Pinot meow" for your cat is now a thing.25 Jun 07:40 AM
LifestyleDog thefts up as thieves target trendy breedsDog thefts in the UK have soared by 20 per cent in two years, particularly among breeds popular with celebrities.25 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandBlood, threat and steersA group of tourists had a lucky escape after crashing their car into a cow in Te Kuiti last week. The cow and the car were not so lucky.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCreating a wētā futureUnder a full moon and clear skies on an unseasonably warm evening in late June, I am hiking across Otata Island in The Noises.24 Jun 09:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland Zoo release hundreds of young giant Weta on Otata IslandAuckland Zoo hope that the release of hundreds of captive-bred young Wetapunga (Giant Weta) on Otata Island in the Hauraki Gulf will help the health of the islands forests.Watch23 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ garden bird survey seeks helpersOrganisers of a nationwide survey are urging people to keep a sharp eye out for feathered visitors to their back gardens.23 Jun 12:33 AM
WorldMeet latest weapon against child pornA new detective has arrived. He is an altogether different species of investigator.22 Jun 10:39 AM
New ZealandRescued kitten motors offWhangarei mechanic Michael Smith's job title usually doesn't include rescuing cats - but today was a different story.22 Jun 04:36 AM
WorldHow super sticky spit helps chameleons snag preyChameleon spit is 400 times more viscous than our saliva.22 Jun 01:56 AM
WorldWoman totally chill with massive snakeWhen Trina Hibberd woke up Monday morning, she found herself in a living nightmare after discovering a five-metre python draped around her living room.21 Jun 11:06 PM
OlympicsJaguar shot during Olympic ceremonyAn Amazon jaguar has been shot dead by the Brazilian army after participating as a 'mascot' for an Olympic torch ceremony.21 Jun 08:30 PM
WorldDo wild animals that attack people need to die?The justice meted out to animal attackers varies by jurisdiction and species. But the default is to err on the side of human safety.21 Jun 07:53 PM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Kiwi stabbed on beach in Thailand. A New Zealand man’s been stabbed while walking along a beach in Thailand. Sushi has returned home after being missing for eight years, the moggy’s owner is over joyed. Watch21 Jun 07:30 PM
LifestyleKiwis go mad for pet picsNew Zealanders have long been a nation of animal lovers, and now we're also a country that loves to post pictures of our pets online.21 Jun 05:40 AM
WorldWatch: Dolphin pod rides waves in AustraliaA large dolphin pod rides the waves at West Beach in Esperance, Western Australia. Source: Youtube / David Smith777Watch20 Jun 10:24 PM
New ZealandLittle blue penguin nursed back to healthA little blue penguin found lethargic and emaciated at Moa Pt in Wellington has been returned to the wild after Wellington Zoo staff nursed it back to health.20 Jun 09:45 PM
New ZealandBanned owner puts deposit down on puppyJennifer Layton was disqualified by the council of owning a dog for five years from October 2013, but after a third appeal that time has been halved.20 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelShark dies as tourists take selfiesShocking footage has emerged of a shark being dragged out of the water so a group of tourists could take photographs with it.20 Jun 03:09 AM
WorldWoman attacked by bear while running a marathonThe woman who was attacked by a bear suffered several bites and scratches and had injuries to her head, neck and upper body.20 Jun 02:53 AM
WorldElephant survives bullet to the headThe male elephant, nicknamed Pretty Boy, is believed to be about 25 and is the latest casualty of poachers supplying the ivory trade.20 Jun 02:10 AM
LifestyleTop 5: Tips for your overweight catIt's not just humans who battle weight issues - our dogs, cats and other pets all run the risk of obesity too.19 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldIs enslavement worth the entertainment?Research has long shown that animals suffer psychological damage in captivity, yet we've always found a way to justify confining them to tanks and cages.19 Jun 06:25 AM
WorldMum pulls son's head from cougar's jawsThe woman discovered the animal on her 5-year-old son in their Colorado back yard.18 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandIs there anybody out there?It's morning in the Murchison, a desolate, sunbaked corner of the midwest of Western Australia, and a trio of wedge-tailed eagles are circling.18 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldFuture of zoo's elephant calf uncertainMelbourne Zoo's newborn elephant cannot stand, which leaves her future uncertain.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWoman flown to hospital after dog attackA woman in her 40s has suffered multiple bite wounds after being attacked by a dog in Hunterville, in the Rangitikei district.17 Jun 09:12 AM
TravelBear opens car door at YellowstoneA family got a little closer to nature than they bargained for when a bear opened their car door at Yellowstone National Park.16 Jun 04:00 AM
TravelVillage terrorised by wild monkeysA Chinese village is overrun with monkeys after a plan to increase tourism in the area spectacularly backfired.16 Jun 02:05 AM
