New ZealandFisherman fined $15k for illegal trawl through marine reserveKelly Gavin Scoles trawled 16km through the protected Kahurangi Marine Reserve.12 Sep 09:31 AM
WorldZookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari parkThe victim had worked at Safari World Bangkok for more than 30 years.10 Sep 09:34 PM
LifestyleIs it legal for dogs to ride in the back of a ute in NSW?The RSPCA says about 5000 dogs are killed or hurt each year in road crashes.08 Sep 06:55 AM
New Zealand 'Barely able to lift his head': Pair prosecuted after dogs found severely neglected08 Sep 12:09 AM
PremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing police07 Sep 08:00 PM
World'Big, affectionate baby': French couple kept rooftop-roaming panther named Louise04 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandAnimal rescuers say 'ugly' culture of chaining dogs a 'tragedy waiting to happen'04 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldHyenas maul camper on stag do in attack at nature reserveThe victim's father was woken by the sound of screaming and fighting outside tent.03 Sep 03:29 AM
WorldUK woman in court for crayfish theft at luxury seafood restaurantEmma Smart sobbed in court during her appearance on September 2.03 Sep 12:36 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Auckland's dog crisis reaches critical point, 6000 dogs euthanisedRoaming dogs in Auckland led to 16,739 council reports this year.02 Sep 04:30 AM
WorldPlagued by geese, one city pays for drones and dogs to scare them awayDrones, Border Collies, and water devices will be used to deter the geese.01 Sep 08:59 PM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Surge in 'disturbing' and sadistic pet abuse casesA violent partner dragged a dog behind car, another kicked a pet to death.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'It’s not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs'If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs.'30 Aug 08:46 AM
New ZealandUnexpected bill: Hastings teacher's bumper duck surpriseThere are duck tales and then there’s this.29 Aug 04:04 AM
New ZealandSnakes alive! Traveller's suitcase discovery after Bali holidayThe non-venomous wolf snake had travelled to Christchurch, wrapped around a jandal.29 Aug 03:46 AM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme store accused of endangering local catsAwhi Mai Cat Rescue accuse the Krispy Kreme store of tampering with the cats' food. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Zebra foal, giraffe die at wildlife park in ChristchurchPost-mortem analysis revealed mis-mothering main reason the zebra died.26 Aug 06:36 AM
New ZealandMan banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches foundBarry Alexander Hill of Ashburton is forbidden to own horses for three years.26 Aug 03:34 AM
WorldFirst US human screwworm case in yearsA Maryland resident contracted a flesh-eating parasite from El Salvador.25 Aug 10:25 PM
WorldFox on the loose kills vulnerable animals at Australian ZooThe fox also stalked brushtail possums in the zoo's grounds.22 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandRampaging pitbull injures Auckland jewellery store employeeA pitbull jumped from a car and attacked a small dog, prompting an employee to intervene.20 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Hell, she’s after them!' Kiwi filmed snacking on worms after being hit by carThe female North Island brown kiwi was hit by a car about 11pm on Friday night.20 Aug 11:00 PM
LifestyleSheep learns to navigate wheelchair with joystickShe enjoys music, especially 'Twinkle, Twinkle', and even dances.20 Aug 09:57 PM
WorldDog attacks leave Sydney community living in fearA fatal attack on June 7 resulted in the death of a small dog.19 Aug 09:28 PM
WorldSouth African rhino breeder arrested in horn smuggling caseThe scheme involved 964 rhino horns worth millions.19 Aug 06:32 PM
New ZealandVeterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal careMariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.19 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
WorldDanish mother donates daughter’s pony to zoo to be eaten by lionsThe zoo posted an appeal for pets to be donated as feed for its predators last month.19 Aug 04:30 AM
