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
New ZealandWatch: Mass stranding - desperate attempt to save whales at Hawke’s Bay beachLocals flocked to a beach in Mahia to try to save the stranded pilot whales.21 Jan 03:00 AM
WorldSix-legged cocker spaniel has surgery to remove extra limbsRescue charity hopes for full recovery and a permanent home for abandoned spaniel puppy.20 Jan 08:56 PM
KahuBella tops dogs names for 2023Te Atu Rangi Reweti uses his culture to connect with dog owners.16 Jan 10:35 PM
New ZealandPenguin helped back to the wild after waddling into Ōamaru service stationThe store did not give the unusual visitor an icy reception.15 Jan 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Should be banned': Why $5 colony eggs at The Warehouse are so cheapWelfare experts want clear labelling on colony eggs so consumers know hens are caged.13 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandVideo of man holding struggling gull by neck prompts call for 'punishment''I'll break your neck,' the man says in the video as others can be heard laughing.12 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandWoman rescues seal pup from highway ‘like some lunatic from a film’The slippery seal was rescued from a highway near Appleby in Nelson.11 Jan 09:38 PM
New Zealand‘Greedy wee bugger’ started house fireSpringer spaniel in dog box after setting his home on fire and leaving three puppies dead.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Grab the camera': Great white shark circles boatie for over an hourA shark expert says it appears the shark had been caught in a net and injured.08 Jan 04:08 AM
New ZealandSPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to comeKitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.08 Jan 04:08 AM
World'RIP Hen': Man charged after alleged vile act with chicken, zoo onlookers horrified'It would have been so awful to see especially for little children.'08 Jan 02:44 AM
WorldJaguar sighting in southern Arizona the 8th in southwestern US since 1996A wildlife videographer documented the endangered big cat on a trail camera.08 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandSpecial load: Washing basket kittens saved from doomed dump as SPCA voices desexing pleaIt comes as more than 3000 cats remain in the SPCA's care this summer.08 Jan 01:44 AM
New ZealandCommunity searches for solutions to roaming, aggressive dog problemThe Moerewa community has rallied to try and solve the ongoing problem of roaming dogs.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPets in need of new homes as shelters fill upThe busy period for the animal shelter had hit earlier than expected.06 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandMid Northern Rodeo saddles up for both athletes and protestersA bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.05 Jan 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Pathetic woman': Group who cut open live shark called intervener an 'activist'Adele Ross said other onlookers were disturbed and one was in tears.04 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Fish can't scream': Pregnant shark dragged to shore, cut open while still aliveGraphic video shows the shark being cut open and her live babies spilling out.03 Jan 01:09 AM
New ZealandOverwhelmed animal rescue groups want mandatory desexingFar North animal rescue groups see a huge problem of neglected, unwanted dogs02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My poor puppy': Chihuahua mauled to death by bull terrierHorror as owner and 8-year-old son witnessed vicious attack.28 Dec 05:04 AM
New ZealandMore than a dozen pigs die in shed blazeThe Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed 13 pigs have died after Auckland fire.26 Dec 04:45 AM
WorldMaury Povich anounces orangutan paternal test resultsFormer daytime talk show host announces paternity results of new baby orangutan.22 Dec 02:47 AM
TravelAussie dad’s chips save family from rampaging elephant'Those sandwiches and chips probably saved our lives.'14 Dec 06:57 PM
New Zealand‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dogThe dog's death was because of 'human error'.14 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandCouple heartbroken after 13 sheep killed in dog attacks" ... once dogs get a taste of sheep, they will keep coming back."12 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandWoman who took in 'stray' cat loses claim for animal's costsDisputes Tribunal agrees it is the nature of a friendly cat to make neighbourhood visits.11 Dec 05:00 AM
AgribusinessMeat imports make local market uneven playing field, NZPork saysThere are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.10 Dec 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAssaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”08 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandCrate Day punters anger activists by breaking endangered birds’ eggs'About 150' 4WDs sped over a riverbed, which threw stones up that broke tarapiroe eggs.03 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandWildlife photos to raise funds for elephant sanctuary in AfricaOrphaned elephants supported by photo sale.30 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Shaba trailerRetiti is Africa's first indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary which was built for orphan elephants to be rehabilitated to go back into the wild. Video / Ami Vitale.Watch30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert saysPerhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.30 Nov 02:14 AM
