New ZealandAuckland cat killings: Roaming dogs maul beloved petsTwo unknown dogs wreaked havoc in Sandringham last week claiming pets' lives.25 Jan 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLynn Charlton: Stop calling rodeo deaths accidentsOPINION: Animals advocate calls for an end to harmful events.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnimals abandoned as cost of living bitesPeople offloading cats, dogs - even turtles - they can no longer afford to look after.17 Jan 06:17 PM
WorldShip killed sperm whale that beached itself in OregonScientists say a large gash in the whale’s side was caused by a ship.17 Jan 05:25 AM
TravelUS airport finds 1.2 metre boa constrictor inside woman’s carry-onAdvice for passengers with 'asp-irations' to take their snake on a plane.10 Jan 04:16 AM
New Zealand‘Ripped apart’: Roaming dogs kill five pet cats in East Auckland suburbThe cats were mauled to death by two 'vicious' dogs in less than two hours.07 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandThe hunt for Whakatane’s serial pet killer: What’s killing beloved cats and rabbits? Over the past six months, someone’s pet is being attacked or killed by a roaming dog.22 Dec 09:28 PM
New ZealandGift a shag for Christmas, ugly wildlife group says'We love you, even if you're ugly', is the message from the Endangered Species Foundation.14 Dec 07:49 AM
WorldElon Musk’s firm probed after 1500 animals reportedly died in testingTelegraph: Staff claim tests are being rushed due to a pressure-cooker environment.07 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandSPCA warns of fines if dogs left in cars as weather heats upSPCA says dog owners are still under-estimating the risk of leaving their pets in cars04 Dec 03:44 AM
TravelWorld Cup frenzy puts strain on Qatar’s camelsEven the camels are working overtime as millions flood into the city.28 Nov 06:29 PM
TravelBird flu shuts doors to Berlin Zoo visitorsA case of the virus was reported among the Zoo's birds on Friday.20 Nov 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix kittens saved from backpacker van that was destined for crusherBeneath the seats, the rubbish and the clothing lay a very cute surprise.17 Nov 11:23 PM
CrimeTop dog breeder appeals against conviction for animal neglect, nine-year banBarbara Glover and Janine Wallace were banned from owning dogs for nine years.15 Nov 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherHerpetologist Samuel Purdie: 'There’s still so much to discover'The science educator and wildlife photographer has just published his first book.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Travel‘Stop licking toads’ National Park Service tells visitorsTourists have been not to lick potent desert toads.09 Nov 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBizarre twist as convicted animal abuser sues NZ welfare charitiesThe SPCA has seized horses from convicted animal abuser Lena Duncan's Far North property.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVets reduce hours amid shortage: 'Life is a little more stressful now'Kathy Warbrick got a shock when she was told she needed to drive her sick dog to Tauranga.07 Nov 05:05 PM
TravelSydney Zoo ridiculed for lion escape explanationA Zoo has been roasted after revealing how five lions escaped their enclosure.03 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelWild things: Comedy Wildlife Photography finalists revealedLike a David Attenborough blooper reel, this is nature at its most awkward.20 Oct 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEmergency doctor calls for better animal control resources in the Far North to curb dog attacksA worrying number of dog attacks on Far North residents has prompted calls for resourcing.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent daysNone of the whales could be refloated and all either died naturally or were euthanised.12 Oct 05:37 AM
New Zealand'Negligent beyond comprehension': Woman banned from stock ownershipCarolyn Sybil Ireland left thirsty and starving cattle to die on her farm.11 Oct 06:32 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Calling all creatures great and smallWest Rotorua's St Barnabas church is opening doors to worshippers on two feet or four.10 Oct 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Emaciated' pigs rescued by SPCA ready for new homesTwo of the pigs had already died from lack of care when the SPCA found them.07 Oct 11:27 PM
TravelSustainable travel: How to choose an ethical wildlife encounter"Don't feed the animals" is advice that still holds true.04 Oct 05:04 AM
New ZealandTop breeder found guilty of neglect allowed to keep dogs until sentence appealedProsecutor says he has no confidence woman and her daughter will look after their dogs.04 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandRio's rescue: Cat saved by cherry picker after 17 days stuck up treeMassive team effort behind the rescue operation.16 Sep 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Covid-19, cost of living crisis results in increase of abandoned puppies"We do what we can, but... a dog should be in a home, not in a shelter."13 Sep 10:00 PM
CrimeStarving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farmA Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EnvironmentUnmanaged threat: Dog owners urged to take lead to protect wildlifeNew DoC campaign aims to educate dog owners in how they can help protect native species.26 Aug 10:34 PM
Racing15 racing dogs found in 'squalid' and 'inexcusable' conditionsIntegrity Board: 'This offending was at the very high end of the scale of seriousness.'26 Aug 03:24 AM
LifestyleWelsh cocaine monkey survives being flushed down toilet, learns to love againShe was lucky to survive her cruel torture - but has fought back from the brink.25 Aug 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulie Chapman: Pets caught in violent break-upsOPINION: Pet Refuge founder outlines the challenges for pet owners in violent situations.18 Aug 05:00 PM
