Travel‘Cosplay cowboy’ quits tech job to ride horse across USAThe man describes his 100-day journey from Texas to Seattle as a 'rite of passage'.17 Apr 01:43 AM
WorldDairy farm blast kills 18,000 cows, critically injures one personAnimal welfare activists say blaze is the deadliest barn fire in recent history.14 Apr 02:57 AM
TravelTourist tossed over barrier by angry Bison in Yellowstone National ParkThe phone-touting tourist ignored two important warning signs before the bison charged.13 Apr 09:07 PM
New ZealandPhoenix is sole surviving kitten of suitcase horrorFour kittens found in abandoned bag with just one clinging to life.12 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Licking woodstaining' likely cause of arsenic in GreyhoundThe Racing Integrity Board agreed the dog ingested arsenic from licking stained wood.12 Apr 03:06 AM
WorldPercy the rabbit joins police force - fur realOfficer Cottontail joins the police force in Yuba City, California.08 Apr 08:35 PM
TravelCobra in the cockpit: 'Hero' pilot praised after finding deadly snake on planeA South African pilot has been praised for his cool head after discovering the stowaway.05 Apr 09:09 PM
New ZealandThe Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for monthsTwo menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.05 Apr 01:22 AM
TravelJapan’s bear meat vending machine a surprise hitThere are few things you cannot buy from a vending machine in Japan. Bear meat is not one.04 Apr 09:41 PM
WorldBringing Lolita home: How to release a long-captive orca?A killer whale held captive for more than a half-century will be returned to her home.04 Apr 06:10 AM
TravelDingo ‘held girl underwater’ in horror attackA girl has been flown to hospital after she was attacked by a dingo in Queensland.03 Apr 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Animals in desperate need': Auckland SPCA hosting adoption day this weekendAuckland SPCA centres are hosting their first adoption day in three years.31 Mar 07:47 PM
TravelLong-awaited agreement in place to return orca to PacificThe animal's freedom marks the changing times for the theme park industry.30 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandPark laments having to put down NZ's only black leopard'This was an incredibly difficult decision but the best for Manni.'30 Mar 12:33 AM
Crime'Filthy' conditions: Judge upholds 32 animal neglect convictions for 84yo former top breederBarbara Glover and her daughter were found guilty in a judge-alone trial.27 Mar 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Serious state': The sting in the tail of Cyclone Gabrielle“New Zealand is relying on apiculture. Beehives pollinate kiwifruit orchards, apples..."26 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandRare pāteke/brown teal return to Purerua in the Bay of IslandsTwenty rare ducks released at Purerua after a three-year pest removal campaign.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic injury': Whippy the greyhound rescued, owner convictedThe SPCA rescued Whippy saying it was horrific to think what the dog was going through.23 Mar 11:06 PM
TravelZebra crossing: Zoo escapee spotted in Korean capitalThe young zebra walked, trotted and galloped for hours.23 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Seagulls are having a field day': Thousands of eels stuck on farmland after floodingIt was an awful sight and local councils have done nothing to stop this, says resident.23 Mar 06:25 AM
New ZealandMPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problemsFarmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called forThe outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.18 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandNapping stallion has locals thinking he’s deadPlease don't panic! Slim Shady, the horse, sleeps in this unusual position.18 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldSpanish octopus farm's ‘cruel’ plan to freeze them to deathAbout one million creatures, known for their intelligence, will be produced for food.16 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Global challenge' of vet shortages affecting WhanganuiWhanganui vet clinics are being affected by the vet shortage.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild cats and legal fights: Lion park's tumultuous historyDown memory lane. Key events at the lion park over the last two decades10 Mar 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWildlife park operator tells all about its troubles and the futureThe operator of big-cat park speaks about liquidation and the way forward.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekendOne Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandBig cats from closed Whangārei lion park unsuitable for the wildIt's unlikely the big cats will be taken by a zoo in New Zealand, an expert believes.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil rules out stepping in to save iconic lion parkWhangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDecision on fate of big cats after liquidation down to park owner and operatorOfficial Assignee handling the liquidation of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It was a beautiful thing’: Hawke’s Bay community turns out to walk displaced dogsVolunteers walk the dogs in HUHA's care three times a day.07 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandChildren's book educates about animal crueltyA local writer shares what inspired his book.28 Feb 03:23 AM
