Travel'Crying with laughter': Two very different wildlife photo awards go head to headFrom the sublime to the ridiculous, these photos couldn't be more different.02 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandDramatic picture: Wild weather - massive slip closes road; baby rescue in flood; warning for Harbour Bridge driversWesties banded together to rescue neighbours and their animals trapped by floods.31 Aug 04:26 AM
TravelBoat-sinking Arctic walrus given floating couchWelsh and Irish tourism adopt lost, boat-sinking Arctic walrus.29 Aug 09:46 PM
WorldEx-UK Marine rescues just cats and dogs from KabulFarthing chartered a plane to rescue the animals, placing them above the lives of locals.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOwners reunited with dogs after escaping abusive situationsNew refuge set up for animals affected by domestic violence return their first pets.26 Aug 10:18 PM
TravelWhere to stay and go play on a dog-friendly escapeEvery dog has its day... and that day is 26 August.26 Aug 12:03 AM
LifestyleAvoid 'problem behaviours': Everything dog owners need to know in lockdownWhen everything's shut, there's not a lot to do except to take the dog for a walk.23 Aug 11:54 PM
World'Completely appalled': NSW council shoots shelter dogs over Covid infection fearsAmong those euthanised was a dog that had recently given birth to a litter of puppies.23 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandWorld Elephant Day: Trunk call to help save wild animalsAnjalee and Burma enjoyed playing in the sunshine at Auckland Zoo yesterday.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: New Zealand's first Pet Refuge shelterNew Zealand's first Pet Refuge shelter will temporarily care for animals so their owners can escape an abusive situation. Video / Alex BurtonWatch10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Pest control' man allegedly shoots pet cat dead in front of distraught ownerA Taumarunui local is fighting for justice after gun is aimed at his beloved pet.29 Jul 07:10 PM
New ZealandTaumaruni man confronts man who allegedly shot his cat deadTaumarunui man desperately seeking justice after beloved cat Vinny shot dead by man claiming to be 'pest control'. Video / Geoff BlackmoreWatch29 Jul 06:38 PM
New ZealandMarine biologist: We need to learn from baby orca Toa's deathMassey University professor says we need to learn from Toa the orca calf's death.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMass chicken deaths: MPI won't prosecuteNo prosecution over mass chicken deaths: MPI says electrical failure to blame.28 Jul 02:48 AM
New ZealandCats killed in fire: Firefighters seen with scratches on their armsAt least 11 cats have died in a house fire in Golflands, East Auckland.28 Jul 01:24 AM
New ZealandPledge for more transparency over animal researchScientists pledge to be more open about how they use animals in research and teaching.27 Jul 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLynn Charlton: Court action to round up rodeosOPINION: We can't claim high animal welfare standards while holding violent animal shows.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We should be ashamed': Injured sharks and turtle trouble at national aquariumExperts and former volunteers say they are uncomfortable about enclosures at the aquarium.21 Jul 10:42 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.20 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandBaby orca Toa: Euthanasia discussion needs to begin - expertToa has developed colic but it's unclear how much distress he is in.20 Jul 05:22 PM
New ZealandFrustrating day for Toa the orcaToa the orca has now spent nearly nine days separated from his pod.19 Jul 07:26 AM
New ZealandHeathcliffe the horse recovering after dramatic rescue from Wellington streamHeathcliffe has swollen legs, a few scrapes, and is on a course of antibiotics.19 Jul 06:13 AM
New ZealandMinimise risk: Stranded baby orca Toa to stay in pool for nowWith bad weather, DOC wanted to minimise the number of times the orca had to be shifted.19 Jul 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog owner wonders why SPCA couldn't shut down alleged puppy farmAn Auckland man who bought a puppy from an alleged puppy farm in Northland wants answers.09 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandShock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animalsThe EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre must clear out in three months.06 Jul 01:47 AM
New ZealandCows on the loose: Police, animal control called in after cows flee East Auckland paddock'The cows are believed to have hoofed it from a nearby paddock.'05 Jul 08:16 PM
New ZealandMan who died of cancer leaves millions to animal welfare and children's charitiesA Queenstowner who died of cancer last week is leaving millions of dollars to charities.03 Jul 07:14 AM
New ZealandIllegal cow teat amputations: Farmer finedPieter Nicholaas Smit admitted to using rubber rings as tourniquets on the animals.28 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandYou're kitten me! Kamo cop rescues hungry cat with head stuck in tin can'While it looked quite comical, I realised it was fairly serious.'24 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandPolice continue to taser animals after Oamaru goat outrageFigures released show show 64 animals have been tasered in last five years12 Jun 10:56 PM
New ZealandZoo closes kiwi house to investigate three bird deathsWellington Zoo has closed its kiwi house indefinitely as it investigates what went wrong.11 Jun 08:54 AM
Environment'Humans are disgusting': Shag dies after ingesting vape penIt's understood the bird could have suffered 'serious metal and nicotine poisoning'.01 Jun 07:09 PM
New ZealandMass cull: Council calls time on geese at Huntly lakeSAFE says the council should be re-homing the geese rather than killing them.31 May 11:11 PM
VideoPaul the dog after being removed from Auckland propertyPaul the dog, seen after he was removed from an East Auckland property. Video / SuppliedWatch28 May 01:47 AM
