New ZealandAntarctic penguin tested for bird flu in WellingtonScientists tested 16 Adelie penguins last year, with seven returning positive results.17 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandUnderstanding the risk of facial eczemaA new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandGift of sight for penguinMelody the gentoo penguin has cataract removed. Video / Sea Life Kelly Tarlton'sWatch09 Oct 06:52 AM
New Zealand$5k for info on baby sea lion shot in Otago, suffered 'slow and painful death'Baby sea lion was shot in an estuary in the Catlins and left to die a slow, painful death.29 Sep 02:55 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Why I eat dog food for my job - a surprising career twistOPINION: Job interview includes tasting dog food, surprising new hire with its quality.23 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandThe five commands every sheepdog owner should master'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'20 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'We see benefits at the time': Pain relief during lamb tailing worth the moneyFrom next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.17 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandProposal could see all Far North cats ‘chipped and snipped’A proposed new pet bylaw would also bans roosters and pigs from urban areas.16 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandAbandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."16 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandWoman banned from keeping animals after birds found plucked, decorated with pensThe woman said she coloured the doves because it was 'beautiful'.16 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandSPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui homeSome rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the Gentoo penguins of Kelly TarltonsThe Gentoo penguins of Kelly Tarltons have just begun their breeding season. A deeper look at these beautiful creatures. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - RabobankNZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.11 Sep 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in AfricaGene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nasty disease': Scientist backs commitment to eradicate any incursion of foot-and-mouthAgResearch chief scientist Axel Heiser agreed the approach to 'stamp it out' is right.10 Sep 10:06 PM
New ZealandFoot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3bThe disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.05 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandAussie farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZTests show a single dose reduces a cow's methane emissions be three-quarters for 100 days.05 Sep 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow pooA farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.03 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCattle declared TB-free in Hari HariA quarter, or 17 herds, in the small farming community were infected with TB.02 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandSheep and beef farming 'in the blood' for this Gisborne vetSheep and beef farmer Alex Meban was raised at Te Hau Station.02 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandBeefing up cattle disease detection takes students to FranceStudents hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Keeping your stock - and yourself - safe in the yardsOpinion: Yards that are fit for purpose are a pleasure to work in.30 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandPlea for surplus hemp byproduct to be used as animal feedA hemp company says it’s dumping tonnes of a byproduct that could be used as animal feed.26 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandOpinion: How DNA data can impact dairy farmingOPINION: Genomic data is central to unlocking a more efficient national herd.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRural areas hit hardest by vet shortage - report'The big shortage we have, particularly in the rural sector, is experienced vets.'21 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'That's 500 kilograms of muscle': Roaming stallions pose safety risk“Stallions will rip through fences and ropes and everything else to get what they want."07 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandProposed Tararua District Council bylaw gives power to deal with complaintsCouncil bylaws are causing a stir with the A&P Show Association in Dannevirke.01 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentNicola Peltz Beckham sues dog groomer over pet's death"I can’t even find the words to describe my heartbreak on so many levels."01 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandResearch casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'29 Jul 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCAThe organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.26 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandSheep seminar to focus on parasite controlBeef and Lamb NZ will run a seminar on parasite control in sheep in Gisborne on August 7.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweightOtherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.24 Jul 03:15 AM
