New Zealand'Magnificent animal' - Effort to bury sperm whale that died on Christchurch beachThe whale stranded on a sandbar at South New Brighton Beach last night.05 Nov 06:15 AM
WorldColombia to cull drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’The 166-strong herd are descendants of animals brought there from Africa by Escobar.05 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandMore than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hoursPlastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.02 Nov 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airportA plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.01 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandInside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming spraysWhat do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?31 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandJustice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducksDrakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.31 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandYear of the pig? Auckland’s influx of runaway porkersFrom road hogs to porcine pets - why are roaming pigs on the rise?25 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandSeal abuse video on social media sparks DoC investigationDoC's principal investigation officer said the behaviour was inexcusable.24 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand'There's very little birdsong': Pests threaten native bush at Lake ŌkārekaBut a grant of $25,000 could help take the forest back from wallabies, rats and possums.17 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandScientists have a clever new playbook to control - and conserve - the possumScientists have just reconstructed the entire genetic jigsaw of the brushtail possum.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cowsFour cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.17 Oct 03:51 AM
VideoLuxury South African safariWhat it's like on a luxury South African safari at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Video / Aja LethabyWatch16 Oct 06:30 PM
Lifestyle‘Dad would be stoked’: Robert Irwin shares emotional milestoneRobert had an emotional moment at Australia Zoo celebrating what his father started.15 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandDogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainerA dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.13 Oct 10:25 PM
Crime'It's harassment': Horse breeder charged with ill-treatment of animals wants case dismissedThe woman is facing 18 charges of neglect involving horses.12 Oct 09:43 PM
TravelAlien-like golden crab wins Wildlife Photographer of the YearCelebrating the diversity of life on Earth, the winning shot is out of this world.12 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandMotorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklingsA duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.12 Oct 01:06 AM
KahuLily Carrington driven into politics by her deep passion to care for all animalsAnimals Justice Party has 17 candidates in general election.11 Oct 04:21 PM
Crime'These animals were suffering': Nearly half of farmer's 800 cows were neglectedOne bull was in such bad condition that MPI directed the farmer to euthanise the animal.11 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injuredA "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.08 Oct 11:50 PM
TravelOtter know better: Menagerie of smuggled animals break loose on Taipei planePassengers were alarmed to spot a menagerie of exotic animals crawling around the cabin.08 Oct 09:29 PM
TravelReally wild: Comedy photo awards looking for world's funniest animalsA dancing otter and a roo rocking out are among some of the images shortlisted.06 Oct 06:30 PM
WorldMore than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian AmazonHigh water temperatures are the most likely cause of deaths in the lakes.03 Oct 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashedThe drop in bird numbers was down to natural attrition and rehoming.01 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelHanging out in Borneo: Where to meet the ginger localsDiscover the animal kingdom's best-kept secrets.30 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandDog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractorAnimal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.27 Sep 04:00 PM
World'Grotesque cruelty': British TV crocodile expert tortured, killed dozens of dogsThe crocodile expert who worked with Sir David Attenborough has pleaded guilty.26 Sep 07:58 PM
Kahu'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resignsGisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".26 Sep 05:41 AM
Kahu'Never hurt a fly': Family dog mistakenly destroyed'You were never just a dog to us, you were and will forever be our family.'25 Sep 12:05 AM
WorldIceblock treats cool down monkeys at Rio zoo amid rare winter heatwaveHigh temperatures have engulfed the country since the beginning of the week.23 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandCash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the seaNow, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.20 Sep 08:30 PM
WorldBears raid Krispy Kreme doughnut van in AlaskaThe bears chomped on doughnut holes and other pastries, despite shooing from manager.19 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandRuff ride: Man imprisoned after stealing car with labrador in the backThe car thief had an unexpected passenger.19 Sep 03:24 AM
WorldThousands of minks released after holes cut in fur farm fenceHoles had been cut in the farm’s fence and about 6000 to 8000 minks were released.18 Sep 08:50 PM
