SportSheep turns on 5-year-old rider in US rodeo arena mishapVideo shows the 5-year-old falling seconds into the ride before the sheep doubled back.17 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPenguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputatedNow named Bridge, he lives with another one-flippered penguin in Franz Josef.12 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldPunch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toyThese six orphans and misfits show how playthings help them heal.10 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandVideo of tourist allegedly 'harassing' seals at Kaikōura Peninsula sparks DoC probe10 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, death09 Mar 05:55 AM
Wellington'Inhumane': Cat shot with nail gun in horrifying attackThe 3-year-old rescue cat likely had the nail lodged in her back for two days. 02 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandDoggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyedA quarter of dogs in Auckland shelters are waiting for a court to decide their fate.26 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
WorldCentral Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergyJeremy Webb, 16, suffered breathing trouble after eating beef sausages.26 Feb 02:40 AM
HealthcareWeight-loss drug boom and pet push drive Ebos revenue surge despite profit dipEbos expects capital spending to drop about 30% as new depots are finished.24 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandMPI wants to better track pig and sheep movementNew Zealand is one of 11 OECD nations not individually tracing sheep.24 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandWoman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attackThree people were injured during the attack, one critically.23 Feb 02:35 AM
WorldDeadly virus kills 72 tigers at Thai tourist parkTests found canine distemper virus and respiratory bacteria in the animals.21 Feb 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmily Robertson: How Greyhound racing lost its social licence OPINION: Why greyhound racing is being shut down.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandTop-rated kennel under fire after family dog sent home in shock collar without consentDog owners say the Kumeū kennel never sought their permission to use the shock device.18 Feb 07:00 AM
WorldBird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warnsThe April 2024 strain was first found in five dead skuas in Antarctica.17 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandWellington surgeon urges dog law overhaul after dealing with attack injuriesSome attacks are so bad people lose parts of their faces, such as ears and noses.16 Feb 07:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle11 things that are making you old before your timeLong-term use of common anticholinergic drugs may raise dementia risk.13 Feb 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandLive animal export industry waits on Govt decisionLivestock Exports NZ said uncertainty was "not helpful for farmers in terms of planning".10 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dog walker filmed swinging small dog from leash, SPCA making inquiriesThe SPCA has received a complaint about the incident.09 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandNeedle steriliser a 'third hand' for farmersWaikato-born designer Jade Luxton built the first Sterineedle in high school. 03 Feb 10:11 PM
LifestyleCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandPopular Christchurch zoo euthanises three lions after months of health decline"Today is a very sad day;" Orana Wildlife Park farewells lions with a heavy heart.03 Feb 03:31 AM
WorldElephant kills tourist at Thai national parkRangers say bull elephant Oyewan has now been linked to three tourist deaths.02 Feb 09:20 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandClutha death a possible murder-suicide attemptPolice are investigating whether Jillian Clark died in a murder-suicide attempt.26 Jan 06:19 PM
