New ZealandInside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming spraysWhat do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?31 Oct 07:00 PM
KahuWe’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrotAsher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,30 Oct 07:30 AM
TravelDog owners left shocked by this huge travel expensePet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.29 Oct 10:41 PM
World'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabisThe owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.29 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandPet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit PatokaPatoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.26 Oct 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogsCalls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rest in peace, little big man' - Ponsonby grieves the ginger cat with many names, but only one lifeThe feisty feline who liked to lunch at Prego is no more.16 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandDogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainerA dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.13 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandCat fight: Neighbours end up in court over kittensOne neighbour accused the other of feeding her cats.13 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandHoly hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremonyHastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.02 Oct 03:23 AM
LifestyleWhich type of dog owner are you?Turns out the way you treat your pet reveals a lot about your character.30 Sep 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease riskHowever, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.26 Sep 02:15 AM
LifestyleThe Conversation: Is it okay to kiss your pet?While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.17 Sep 02:24 AM
New ZealandNumber of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in yearAuckland Council is now looking at ways to increase capacity at shelters.15 Sep 04:09 AM
New ZealandAuckland police's 'ruff' callout after dog's head stuck in kennel roofPolice faced a ruff callout - it ended in unexpected licks and cuddles.12 Sep 03:12 AM
TravelDog missing at world’s busiest airport for 24 days, found at lastThe dog spent three weeks airside at Atlanta Airport, after breaking free in transit.12 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandTop dog has a quarry for an officeTerry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.28 Aug 08:55 PM
Lifestyle'Everything I needed to watch': Iconic Dulux dog's adorable updateOne of the world’s most recognisable dogs has welcomed a litter of adorable pups.27 Aug 08:30 PM
EntertainmentNew twist in case against Amber Heard for smuggling pet dogs into OzThe actress allegedly lied to a court.24 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexingAnimal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRottweiler that bit vet must be put down, judge rulesChopper supporter ejected from court after yelling abuse at the judge.21 Aug 04:14 AM
New Zealand‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.14 Aug 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'People need to start taking responsibility': Puppies dumped, animal facilities at capacity'We can't just keep taking litters of puppies.'14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncreasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog ownersSuspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho let the dogs in? Workplaces embrace canine colleaguesOne workplace even has online staff profiles for their pooches.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for authorities to intervene over ‘local harmful cat feeder’Cat owners have tracked a woman leaving food they say is making their cats sick.04 Aug 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Cat lady of Katikati' closing rescue doors due to costsCatherine Sharp hopes someone can take over Katikati Rescue Cats.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the wayThe SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTurtley devoted: A friendship as wide as the oceanAn unlikely friendship makes for a heart-warming story.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHe's found! Bodhi comes homeMissing Coromandel dog Bodhi has been reunited with his owner after three weeks.25 Jul 01:58 AM
New ZealandDog fight: Breeder sues couple over pregnant 'pedigree' pupA couple promised not to let the dog breed...then it gave birth to eight puppies.21 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'17 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandHarm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.14 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleNew Zealand’s real life Hairy Maclary gang revealedKiwis were asked to send in their entries, now Lynley Dodd has picked the winners.13 Jul 11:51 PM