New Zealand'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulationThe trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.23 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphinsThree dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.22 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Elephants react to San Diego earthquakeSomething alarming happened and the elephants quickly moved to protect themselves. 15 Apr 09:03 PM
New ZealandTaranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the droughtJanet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.13 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot deadTicker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.10 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's largest farm clear of bovine TB after nearly 40 yearsMolesworth Station spans over 180,000 hectares in the northern South Island high country.09 Apr 04:11 PM
New ZealandGloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'07 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe Oscar-winning movie that pets can’t stop watchingNew York Times: Flow is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New Zealand85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
New Zealand'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving backA Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandSafe says greyhound racing has no future after dog’s death at AddingtonThe animal charity urges GRNZ to wind down races and rehome dogs before the 2026 ban.10 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglectInspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.10 Mar 05:16 AM
WorldHungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."09 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat taking an antihistamine does to your brainSome research suggests popular hay fever medication could increase your risk of dementia.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescueHis German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.03 Mar 02:23 AM
New ZealandSouthland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'02 Mar 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandWhy farmers are using magnets to protect cowsHardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walkOfficials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.14 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandSPCA to pay $29,000 after flawed dismissal of volunteer coordinatorThe ERA ruled the dismissal process was unfair and disproportionate.08 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cutsConcerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.04 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Tragic reminder': Dolphin freed from net in Waitematā Harbour dies from blood poisoningThe dolphin, named Te Ihu Wai Pounamu, was found stranded at Sanders Reserve.31 Jan 06:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
