New ZealandHappy and safe: Starving dogs left to die now on the road to recoveryThe animals were found in the Kaingaroa Forest last week.17 May 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Hipkins: Growth in public service is goodOPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStray cat boom puts shelters under pressure: 'We're all drowning'One organisation, 9 Lives Orphanage, has spent almost $130,000 on vet bills this year.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeopard seal Owha recovering after fishing gear removed from mouthAn arborist's tool was needed to removed the snared line.30 Apr 08:09 AM
WorldMan charged after distressing sheep shearing videoMan has been charged by police after a video involving sheep and chainsaw went viral.29 Apr 05:50 AM
New ZealandThe kiwi: what do we know about our national bird?How much do we know about our national bird? Frank Film looks at what makes the kiwi so special, and so worth protecting. Video / Frank FilmWatch24 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldProgramme helps Congo families protect endangered gorillasThe number of Grauer's gorillas has declined, largely due to habitat loss and hunting.22 Apr 10:53 PM
New ZealandAustralia Zoo suddenly scraps plans to take Auckland's elephant BurmaThe 38-year-old was due to live out her twilight years at the zoo across the ditch.19 Apr 07:45 AM
PoliticsLive export ban deadlocked at select committeeThe Government's bill to ban live exports stumbled at select committee.19 Apr 02:25 AM
EnvironmentNapier's Marineland: The sad tale of Daphne the dolphinThe striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
CrimeCondemned husky Aspen declined Supreme Court appealThe dog's owners were convicted after he killed a chook and a child's pet guinea pig.06 Apr 11:06 PM
WorldZoos hiding birds as avian flu spreads in North AmericaPenguins may be the only birds visitors to many zoos can see right now.06 Apr 02:17 AM
TravelFormer orca trainer warns whales could kill againA former SeaWorld trainer says his ex-colleagues and the whales are in harm's way.05 Apr 03:03 AM
New ZealandTop Auckland dog breeder found guilty of mistreating animalsVolkerson Kennels owner Barbara Glover and her daughter will be sentenced in June.04 Apr 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherEdin Whitehead: From the science of seabirds to bestsellersSeabird scientist Edin Whitehead talks to Elisabeth Easther about her work and life.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin sea lions notch up breeding recordDunedin's New Zealand sea lion pups have arrived in record numbers.15 Mar 06:50 AM
SportEvent rider caught on camera beating horseWoman is seen beating the horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.27 Feb 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower cuts: Farmers can't milk cows, orchards damaged by windsPowerco cannot say when they can reconnect power to thousands of customers.15 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelElephant dung gin helps safaris beat travel downturnElephant dung and G&Ts are key ingredients for safaris, but rarely in a cocktail.09 Feb 07:31 PM
WorldTurtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAEWaves of dead turtles are washing up on the beach in Kalba in the United Arab Emirates.08 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandTop NZ horse trainer denies animal cruelty allegations after racehorse diesTrainer refutes wrongdoing and says he will fight charges.27 Jan 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Some sick people': Pet goat Cleo found decapitated'It's not a nice way to find your animal, something that you love.'09 Jan 04:50 PM
TravelAll creatures great and small: Inside London Zoo's annual stocktakeA Christmas tradition is underway at the world's oldest scientific zoo.06 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandIt's a scorcher! How to keep cool as temperatures hit 32CNowhere escapes the heat today but Lower Hutt is leading the pack so far.02 Jan 12:59 AM
New ZealandFormer doctor and hobby farmer admits animal neglectInspectors found dead chickens and deer.22 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandThirty-three pilot whales die in mass stranding in Far NorthAlmost 50 whales were involved in the stranding.20 Dec 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand20 kittens dumped: Think twice before buying kittens for Christmas231 felines currently at Rescue, Revive, Rehome Bay of Blenty.19 Dec 06:00 PM
TravelUS state plans bear hunt, ending protection for grizzliesGrizzlies in the region have been protected since 1975.16 Dec 08:41 PM
EditorialEditorial: Unfairness highlighted in a dog-eat guinea pig caseOPINION: Our editorial on09 Dec 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Crucifying good dogs': Judge rejects pet owner's attempt to save condemned huskyAspen's owners have failed in their High Court bid to overturn his death sentence.09 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandRoar of delight as Whangārei big cat park set to reopenNumbers strictly limited on the first week of sanctuary opening.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnimal welfare group refuses to hand dogs back to breederFuture of 24 stolen dogs up in the air as organisation refuses to hand them over.08 Dec 06:24 AM
New ZealandWhy MPI did not prosecute over 179,000 chicken deaths at West Auckland farmAn alarm failed to notify the farm manager of a power cut which led to the deaths.06 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandOwners of husky on doggie 'death row' plead with judge for reprieveAlexa Johnston and her pet, Aspen, lost their district court fight in April.06 Dec 03:12 AM
