New ZealandPet cat suffered 'significant pain'A Huntly woman has been banned from owning animals for five years after a small wound on her cat's back grew to the "size of a palm" because she didn't take it to the vet for months.30 Jun 09:36 PM
WorldWhen a croc needs care, be very carefulWhen a notoriously irritable reptile with a mouthful of jagged teeth and a vicious underbite needs medical care, caution is definitely in order.30 Jun 04:21 AM
LifestyleInternet reacts to peacock chasing girlA petrified peacock runner has been immortalised in a series of hilarious memes.29 Jun 09:53 PM
New ZealandCat caught in gin trap, seriously injuredPet owners are being warned to watch out for gin traps in the area after a cat suffered serious injuries when it became trapped in one.29 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandZoo flooded with names for feisty pupsThe zoo has had hundreds of emails, tweets and Facebook comments, with a great range of names, resulting in the team having a tough job to pick only two of them.29 Jun 03:06 AM
LifestyleDog comforts grieving familiesShe's a valued staff member at the funeral home where she works, and Lulu is always on hand to offer a paw to hold.29 Jun 01:45 AM
WorldScientists create zombie 'Frankenturtles'Not just any turtle could help these scientists determine why loggerhead sea turtles are dying. They recruited a dead one.28 Jun 07:04 PM
New ZealandPuppy petition gets 10,000 signaturesA petition to save Chip the puppy from being put down has more than 10,000 signatures, but Council claim the dog is sick.28 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandRiver, the rescued pup, sure has grownRiver, the puppy saved by a Bay primary school student last year, has settled in with her rescuer's family and grown into a lovable, large dog.28 Jun 01:27 AM
New ZealandNames sought for zoo's capybara pupsAuckland Zoo needs your help to name two new arrivals - a pair of male capybara pups.27 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleTwelve Questions with Apollo TaitoApollo Taito is a sergeant in the NZ Army, an ambassador for animal rights organisation Safe and one of an estimated five Samoan vegans in the country.27 Jun 05:00 PM
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
