WorldKookaburra killer cops maximum fineMan who killed beloved kookaburra has copped the maximum fine possible for his actions.15 Nov 07:39 PM
New Zealand'Unfathomable': Cat dies after being shot through head with crossbow arrow"It's unfathomable that someone would treat an animal in this way."14 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandSix-week old puppies found abandonedThe puppies were found dehydrated in a box in Porirua.13 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandSpooked zoo animal dies during fireworksPost-mortem shows male Nyala died from high levels of stress as flight response triggered.07 Nov 02:27 AM
New ZealandSPCA prosecutes woman who starved her horsesSPCA inspectors found four of her nine horses in an emaciated state.06 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandFresh calls to ban fireworks amid Guy Fawkes mayhemAnimal welfare, fire safety key concerns for Guy Fawkes.04 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandKea strikes cause 6cm wounds on sheepKea have long been known to prey on sheep in the high country.04 Nov 03:29 AM
New ZealandFireworks terrifying for animals - Auckland ZooFireworks can cause animals to become distressed, says the Auckland Zoo.04 Nov 01:36 AM
New ZealandFireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night loomsNo public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.03 Nov 10:07 PM
TravelTeenage elephant collapses and dies after carrying touristsThe next day, saddled for his fourth painful ride of the day, Kanakota lay down.03 Nov 07:51 PM
WorldThousands sign petition over death of Kevin the KookaburraA man has been accused of ripping the bird's head off in front of horrified children.01 Nov 07:13 PM
New Zealand'We need to be better': Biologist's plea after Owha shootingThere are still no leads over who shot Auckland's celebrity leopard seal.31 Oct 02:19 AM
New Zealand$5000 reward offered: Who shot Owha?Waitematā's leopard seal Owha is breathing from one nostril after being shot in the face.29 Oct 03:56 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt couple's dog had wound crawling with maggotsThe couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.28 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty: Man's shocking discovery in the Port HillsSadly, the lamb had to be put down.24 Oct 02:00 AM
SportAnger over Australia's 'disappeared' greyhoundsAnimal rights groups have estimated more than 4000 dogs a year have disappeared.18 Oct 09:17 PM
BusinessNapier Port cattle export ship leaves for ChinaMPI approved the export of about 3300 cattle to China on Ganado Express.17 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandBereaved family desperate to find lost dogMum died of cancer in August, now the family dog may have been stolen.16 Oct 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Graham Henry: Stay on the ball for kiwi survivalCOMMENT: The kiwi population has been declining at a rate of 2 per cent every year.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoaming Wairoa dog that evaded animal control for six months put downUnwanted, unloved and unable to be caught. A mastiff-cross' 'remarkable' evasion ends.02 Oct 11:49 PM
TravelTikiri the emaciated elephant dies'RIP dear Tikiri. Never look back to this world'25 Sep 04:50 AM
New ZealandVegan protesters plan more action after supermarket stuntProtesters lined up in front of the meat chillers at a Countdown on Sunday. What's next?18 Sep 04:25 AM
New ZealandHistoric SPCA conviction: Pet store company finedAn Auckland pet store company has been convicted over improper care of animals17 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandLive export ship due in Napier failed Australian checksYangtze Fortune is under investigation in Australia, but will dock in Napier this weekend.11 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandHorses injured, put down after massive electrical stormDozens of horses injured in storm and at least three put down; another killed by dogs.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay cat drags leg trap for 30 hours into arms of SPCA inspectorCat drags its way to SPCA inspector after 30 hours trapped in jaws of spring-loaded trap.05 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandAbandoned dog tied to bin on state highwaySPCA members are struggling to understand why anyone would abandon the "lovely" dog.05 Sep 12:26 AM
TravelJet skier blasted for Auckland dolphin video 'humble brag'Kiwi slammed for his "sh***y behaviour" after sharing his interaction with dolphins.04 Sep 11:15 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Airports are making birds go deafCOMMENT: Call for noise reduction on aircraft to conserve and regenerate our wildlife.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Loved into extinction': Swimming with dolphins axedPlummeting bottlenose dolphin numbers, from 270 to 31 in past 20 years, prompt new rules.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cat activists sneaking out in the middle of the night"I'm a cat lover through and through and these cats don't deserve this sort of life."23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandActivists spend big to halt cats being euthanised by councilFears over Auckland's pest management have activists spending up to $100k on desexing.23 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNot everyone's happy with protection for giraffesNations have moved to protect giraffes as an endangered species for the first time.23 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuDOC and Motutapu Farms apologise for burying cows on heritage siteDOC and Motutapu Farms buried cows on archaeological site without consent.31 Jul 07:00 PM
