New ZealandRodeo crowd scatters as bull breaks fenceAn 800kg bull ran through a fence and into the crowd at a Far North Rodeo event. Video / Jonelle WeretaWatch07 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandBird versus can: Pūkeko spends five days with empty energy drink stuck on its beakWatch05 Jan 11:14 PM
New ZealandScientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.30 Dec 06:11 AM
Entertainment'Puppies are not plushies': Kardashian Christmas gifts spark Peta angerCritics say the sisters promote breeders while Los Angeles shelters overflow.30 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay surfer shares the waves with pod of dolphinsByron Crawford filmed surfing the waves off Waimārama Beach in Hawke's Bay on his foil prone assist board with a pod of dolphins.Watch29 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, December 29, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Much of country under weather watch and student job market improving overall | Monday, December 29, 2025Watch29 Dec 12:46 AM
WorldAfter more than 125 years, the Christmas Bird Count is more popular than everIt is one of the longest-running citizen data projects in North America.24 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandChristmas at the zoo: No rest for the wildKeepers at Auckland Zoo spend Christmas Day giving animals extra treats and care.24 Dec 03:27 AM
WorldCat poo battle taken all the way to High CourtRichard Williamson of Wales said he awoke ‘with dread each day' at the mess to clean up.23 Dec 09:05 PM
New ZealandChristmas at Auckland ZooKeepers at Auckland Zoo talk about what it's like to care for the animals on Christmas Day. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spikePet Refuge is already caring for 29 pets in the lead-up to Christmas. 21 Dec 09:26 PM
Herald NOWSPCA warns against buying pets as gifts this ChristmasSPCA warns rushed decisions can end in abandonment once the festive season is over.Watch17 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo euthanises elderly rhino ZambeziVeterinarian Dr Adam Naylor said a worsening dental disease left him struggling to eat.17 Dec 05:10 AM
WorldDrunk raccoon found in bottle shop is a repeat offender, officials sayVirginia animal protection officials say the furry bandit is suspected of other break-ins.15 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: A very cavy Christmas: guinea pigs compete for glory!Reporter Asia meets some of the cutest (and most competitive) cavy’s in the country! From festive outfits to grass-eating showdowns, see what it takes to be a winning guinea pig!Watch14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
World'Christmas miracle': Missing dog found five years later, 3700km awayChoco went missing in California and turned up in Michigan. Getting him home took help.14 Dec 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What charities really need at ChristmasOPINION: Salvation Army's Andrew Wilson says need is rising as cash donations fall.13 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldMoo dunnit? Dog lets steer, horse into living room in AustraliaDog in hot water for letting horse and steer into the house.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPosh doggy daycare Pets and Pats sold on brink of collapse, owing $358,000Liquidator of the company that once held Pets and Pats says he's investigating the sale.10 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandPensioner faces $20k vet bill after new puppy breaks both front legsThe Italian greyhound breed is known for having fragile legs from age 0-18 months.10 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimeSmuggler caught green-handed with rare native geckoA South Korean citizen was sentenced today in the Manukau District Court for purchasing and intending to export jewelled geckos/moko kākāriki, a protected native species.Watch05 Dec 05:04 AM
New Zealand'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reportsMore than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.04 Dec 04:00 AM
