New Zealand'Lots of crying': Family reunited with cat missing after cyclone one year onPhoebe lived in a colony of stray cats for a year after she bolted during the cyclone.03 Apr 01:52 AM
LifestyleDoes your dog understand what you say? A new study says yesDogs can also learn to associate words with specific objects, a new study shows.30 Mar 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: The etiquette of dog-walkingOPINION: There's one place that really isn’t a secret if you are a seasoned dog-walker.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Leaving Charlie is not an option': Napier man battling to get street dog back to NZGareth Lewis adopted a sick puppy some years ago and now wants to bring her home.28 Mar 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Torture breeding' claims lead to potential ban of Germany's favourite dogDachshunds could be banned in Germany due to the nature of how they are bred.27 Mar 08:48 PM
New ZealandHauraki dog owners in for significant dog registration fee hikeDistrict council considers changes as it faces animal control budget shortfall of $40,000.27 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandLong search continues for golden labrador spooked by fireworksThe family is doing everything they can to find the beloved dog.26 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandMan's anguish after dogs go missing from backyardA dog owner fears the worse after his mastiffs went missing from their fenced yard.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuide dog proves to be a lifeline for vision-impaired womanSue Emirali’s guide dog Yazz has changed her life.12 Mar 01:29 AM
Lifestyle'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fireAn adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnimal welfare in the spotlight at special conferenceThe conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.01 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandSnuggly tortoiseshell kittens need a new homeCould you give these sweet tortoiseshell kittens a home?26 Feb 06:14 PM
EntertainmentKhloe Kardashian out-Kardashians herselfOPINION: Did Khloe Kardashian really facetune her cat?24 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleCatwalk star Claudia Schiffer meets her match in new cover shootSchiffer's famous feline is now the face of the fashion magazine's March issue.20 Feb 10:43 PM
Lifestyle'Yet to find a dog that turned up their nose': Dogs froth over new bambi-cinosMove over puppaccinos, there's a new drink in town dogs catn't get enough of.20 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandSweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.19 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacityThe report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.15 Feb 04:12 PM
New Zealand'Gutted, beyond disgusted': Dog euthanised despite adoption requestThe council said the dog showed signs of concerning behaviour, which led to its decision.12 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandTaupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet ArielQuiet, friendly kitten Ariel is looking for a new home.11 Feb 04:07 PM
New ZealandGovt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt Deco Dog Parade: Call for Hawke's Bay canines to star in festival spectacleDo you have the next Bark Gable in your family?05 Feb 08:58 PM
LifestyleShould my pet sleep in my bed?There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you’re scrupulously clean.02 Feb 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Demon' kills North Shore woman's cat"To the evil devil that shot and killed our cat, may you rot in hell," pet owner says.26 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
Lifestyle'Oldest dog ever’ loses title after questions raised about ageGuinness World Records has suspended the title of oldest dog while it investigates.16 Jan 10:41 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's propertySky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing pleaIt comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.08 Jan 01:44 AM
Entertainment'I’m not okay': Lizzo reveals heartbreaking family death“I’m not okay. I'm so heartbroken. RIP Pooka," she wrote on Instagram.26 Dec 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘My labrador ate a supersized Christmas cake’: How to dodge festive pet dramas and vet billsTelegraph: Experts provide top tips on how to keep dogs safe from harm at Yuletide.19 Dec 08:48 PM
LifestyleCases of pet heatstroke on the rise in NZ - here's how to prevent itAs temperatures rise, here's how to keep your pets safe in the sun.18 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandNeighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogsRuby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.15 Dec 07:27 PM
New Zealand‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dogThe dog's death was because of 'human error'.14 Dec 02:45 AM
New Zealand'I was dead scared': 82-year old reunites with street-wise dog after it flees crash scene'I couldn’t lose her': Social media post helps 82-year-old find 'best friend'.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamily whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB pageA judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.27 Nov 04:09 AM