New ZealandCallouts for dog attacks on other animals going upRoaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.19 Apr 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAuckland Zoo keeper on 44 years of monkey businessFrom orangutans to tea-party chimps, a keeper reflects on 44 years of zoo life.18 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
World'Extraordinarily wrong': More than 500 dead horses found at NSW propertyVarious dumps of carcasses were found throughout the property.17 Apr 08:12 AM
New ZealandTwo horses shot dead by police north of Taupō'The horses began to travel at speed towards the highway.'17 Apr 02:35 AM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandGroup of young people drive car into deer and kill a stagPolice arrested three men after the incident on Marsden Valley Rd in Stoke.15 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading projectThere are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Put down': Violent inmate stomps on duck after it landed in prison yardThe prisoner was charged with attacking the bird, which had to be put down.04 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows foundFarmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.22 Mar 02:30 AM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
TennisHow a Kiwi tennis star came to give half his winnings to charity“If you’re going to give, it makes sense to do as much good as possible."15 Mar 08:53 PM
Lifestyle'My heart dropped': Woman's miracle rescue amid Port Hills fireAn adrenaline-filled dash to get her furry friends was the only thing on her mind.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My primary concern is with the cows': Live export ban petition gains support'People from all over the world are looking at New Zealand and saying 'What's going on?''06 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched over alleged animal mistreatment at Taranaki zooA government official is due to inspect the zoo today after a welfare complaint.05 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport or cruelty? A day at the rodeoRodeos in New Zealand attract crowds but are at threat of being banned.02 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeUnderfed, emaciated: Dairy farmers failed to give cows enough foodOne cow was so thin and unsteady on its feet that a vet recommended it be euthanised.02 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandAnimal welfare in the spotlight at special conferenceThe conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.01 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandWasp nest spanning 1.8 metres found in MartinboroughA wasp nest spanning 1.8 metres was found in Martinborough. Video / Phil LesterWatch27 Feb 08:17 PM
CrimeRetire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanisedA neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".27 Feb 05:00 PM
VideoIncredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounterStunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie MoraWatch26 Feb 05:18 AM
New ZealandCourt intervenes after dog found in 'significant pain and distress'One of the dog's owners said she wouldn't be in court as she had other things to do.20 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandSweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.19 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandThings are getting expensive: New charity helps families feed their pets when times get toughA new charity is working with food banks to provide pet food for Northland pet owners.19 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left to clean up the messOpinion: Our animal management and shelter staff deserve gratitude for the work they do.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSea lion pups' presence closes Dunedin roadsThe road closure will stay in place until the sea lions have moved on.16 Feb 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacityThe report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.15 Feb 04:12 PM
TravelRobert Irwin’s surprising go-to Aussie holiday spotBorn and bred in Queensland, Irwin's favourite vacation spot isn't the predictable choice.14 Feb 01:49 AM
WorldFuture of animals on live export ship still unknownThe fate of about 16,000 livestock being offloaded near Perth is still being decided.13 Feb 07:40 PM
New ZealandSPCA offers half-price pets as adoption rates dropPet adoption rates have dropped, putting pressure on the SPCA.29 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandFace shields and a fake morepork: How zoo stops baby ruru chicks identifying with humansVets had to wear huge facial shields and play ruru sounds over a speaker.24 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeInternational rugby player killed endangered NZ birds and boasted on Instagram'We f**kn love birds ay.'24 Jan 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Trust and understanding': $1m campaign to reverse live export banStrategy document says lobbying effort is essential as issue can't be left to MPs alone.23 Jan 08:47 PM
Crime'It is disgusting... sadistic': Drug dealer films himself throwing puppy off 20m cliffPolice found the video on Karena Panui’s phone after searching his house for drugs.23 Jan 04:00 PM
