New ZealandSpain swine fever cases spark warning on pork imports hereSpain confirmed two wild boars found dead near Barcelona tested positive for the virus.30 Nov 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBestiality in NZ: The latest data, and a forensic psychologist on how to treat itExclusive Ministry of Justice figures reveal the scope of the problem.30 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
WorldRare blue parrots face new threat as deadly virus hits rewilding effortOnly 11 of 20 Spix's macaws recently released into the wild have survived.27 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandNot so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spotsScientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.27 Nov 03:10 AM
Christchurch'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestreamThe farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.27 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandThe one thing hardcore conservationists and farmers agree onA predator that eats native species and spreads disease in livestock is a target for all.26 Nov 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Phoebe is like my child': Inside the $25k life of a pampered poochAn Auckland lawyer has spent more than $25,000 in the past two years spoiling her dog.24 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldTurkey shortage fears as bird flu 'super strain' hits UK farmsAt least 35 bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed across Britain since October.22 Nov 04:00 AM
World'Bear ran so close': Students caught in Canada grizzly attackAttack closes school and community urges residents indoors.21 Nov 11:12 PM
WorldShopping centre drops live reindeer display after animal welfare backlashThe centre confirmed the reindeer would not return after public criticism.21 Nov 06:58 AM
WorldAustralian man charged after pet dog found dead in ute he claimed was stolenThe Brisbane man told family his ute and dog had been stolen.20 Nov 10:35 PM
WorldMPs join call to free 15 penguins from London aquariumCampaigners say the birds have spent 14 years in a basement pool without light.11 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hastings council should kung fu PandalandOPINION: The time for such parks has passed.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandRace to save Whangārei lions as rescue bid gathers paceHuha NZ says they have had some interest from potential property buyers and investors.09 Nov 05:19 PM
New ZealandLast big cats to be euthanised at Whangārei's lion park as 'no real options left'Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed the final seven elderly lions are to be put down. 03 Nov 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre cats as smart as dogs? And do they really love us?Animal behaviourist Mark Vette's new book goes deep inside the inscrutable mind of a cat.31 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragically predictable': SAFE demands early end to greyhound racing after deathsGRNZ says the fatalities were rare and its safety reforms have reduced injuries.31 Oct 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOzempic for pets? Are chunky puppies and overweight cats next in line for fat jabs?A 12.2kg cat named Whiskey lost 50% of her body weight: 'She was like a barrel.'30 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely stoked': First kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke IslandTrail cameras caught the tiny chick exploring bush near Te Matuku Peninsula.29 Oct 02:54 AM
WorldSearch for remaining 'aggressive' escaped research monkey after US crashTulane University later said the escaped primates were not infected with any virus.29 Oct 02:44 AM
WorldGovernor calls in army as Japan’s deadly bear crisis deepensTen people have been killed by bears in Japan so far this year.28 Oct 06:27 AM
WorldChernobyl's stray dogs are turning blueThe animals are descended from pets left behind after the 1986 disaster.28 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldBoy, 14, in hospital after croc attack in Far North QueenslandThe teen was attacked while fishing in waist-deep water with friends.27 Oct 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive more tenancy cases involving dogs, cats, turkeys - even goats Mother was the landlord. Son was her tenant. The two fought. The police were called.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonInside Sir Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar plans for Wellington suburbDocuments released to the Herald show the movie mogul plans more than just a vet hospital.25 Oct 08:00 PM
WorldSigns of deadly bird flu strain observed on sub-Antarctic Heard IslandScientists saw mass seal deaths on remote Heard Island in the Southern Ocean.24 Oct 04:12 AM
WorldWorld-first insemination boosts hopes for endangered Amur leopardFewer than 100 Amur leopards are thought to remain in the wild.22 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMicrochip miracle: Cat missing for 11 months found nearly 100km from home Willow vanished from Wellsford nearly a year ago before resurfacing in Dargaville.18 Oct 08:27 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandPuppies left in duffel bag now ready for adoptionThe pups were found zipped in a duffel bag on one of July’s coldest nights.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier’s first Pawrade draws 300 petsOrganisers say the doggy day out may return as an annual spring tradition.12 Oct 10:19 PM
World‘Absolutely unbelievable’: Chicago man finds missing dog after a decadeEdmon Lighthall’s poodle mix Pete vanished from his Chicago yard in 2015.12 Oct 08:00 PM
