Herald NOWSPCA reports startling increase in ill-treatment complaintsAnimal abuse complaints have increased by 40 percent in a year, according to new stats released exclusively to Herald NOW.Watch14 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandSPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill petsThe abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Herald NOW10,000 lizards or 1000 jobs?Resources Minister Shane Jones joins Ryan Bridge on Herald discussing resourcing jobs. Video / Herald NowWatch09 Jul 07:36 PM
CrimeFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were dead04 Jul 02:57 AM
PremiumNew ZealandCould a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague? 01 Jul 07:15 PM
New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandCoatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attackedCoatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldEU passes new rules for pets, including microchips and bans on mutilationsAll cats and dogs sold must have microchips registered in an EU database.19 Jun 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew video reveals how predators interact with bats, increasing virus riskNew York Times: Footage captured 13 predator species at Python Cave in Maramagambo Forest.17 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandFinding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charityThe charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade. 17 Jun 04:41 AM
WorldUnusual guest checks in at Virginia motel – a two-metre alligatorThe beast and its owner stopped for the night at the motel, and the gator took a stroll.17 Jun 01:18 AM
WorldUS to declare seven pangolin species endangered to combat traffickingPangolins are the most trafficked mammals, hunted for their scales and meat.17 Jun 12:27 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese glowing axolotls may hold the secret to human limb regenerationCould the human body be coaxed to regrow a lost arm or leg like this salamander?11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'11 Jun 04:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.10 Jun 06:36 AM
WorldThe surprising benefits of goats in modern workplace wellnessGoats are increasingly kept in Japan for their spiritual healing effects.09 Jun 10:00 PM
World'Croc-wise': Katter, Irwin clash over plans to cull crocodilesTerri Irwin has called a bill targeting the animals "reckless" and "dangerous".07 Jun 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horsesBex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.06 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTerri Irwin warns crocodile-culling bill will increase risk to humansIrwin opposes safari hunting on Indigenous lands, calling it disastrous.06 Jun 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Sealed in' Seal gets rescued from Napier roadA video has surfaced of a seal getting caught in a net after getting stuck on a Napier road in 2024. Video / DOCWatch05 Jun 01:25 AM
WorldAbout 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's homeThe property was overflowing with faeces and urine, says Animal Assist Senju.04 Jun 07:15 AM
WorldChinese zoo captures last runaway capybara after two-month searchThe last runaway capybara, Doubao, was captured at the Yangzhou Zhuyuwan Scenic Area.04 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.03 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandDogs seized by council after eight cats killed in Auckland neighbourhood An Auckland vet says 'her heart has to heal' after losing four cats in the attacks.03 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTerrified dog Zeus prompts owner's support of fireworks sale banA petition to ban the sale of fireworks is being presented to Parliament today.02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attackThe animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.02 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandBull on the moooove in Invercargill, by Elles RoadA bull was seen on the moooove, travelling down Elles Road, by the hospital. Southern District Police said they "hoofed it to a residential address". Video / What's On InversWatch01 Jun 01:26 AM
