New ZealandSPCA hunting killer 'sparrow decorator'SPCA Wellington is pleading for anyone with information to step forward.07 Jan 06:04 AM
New ZealandDamien O'Connor on fighting M. bovisEradication plan has made NZ's overall biosecurity system more resilient, O'Connor says.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters take aim at Boxing Day races"Punters lose their money while it's costing horses their lives," say activists.25 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland zoo on the lookout for missing macawThe juvenile blue and gold macaw will be disorientated.20 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Daily pilgrimage to save the dotterelDOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.15 Dec 05:01 PM
LifestyleThe contentious new world of gluten-free pets"Grain-free" pet food is taking over the shelves, but it's health benefits are disputed.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMamaku woman mourning her shot 'guide cat'June Farndon said the shootings were a "criminal act and sadistic, unwarranted violence".13 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandWellington Zoo's chimps try out their new habitatChimp troop explores habitat revamped by experts in habitat design and animal behaviour.13 Dec 02:20 AM
New ZealandAutopsy shows native birds used in a 1080 protest not killed by poisonHikoi co-organiser says he was assured dead birds were from a West Coast 1080 drop zone.12 Dec 12:42 AM
New ZealandPolice, SPCA investigate 'stoned' kitten videoVideo shows a woman holding the kitten as a man blows smoke from a bong at its head.10 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandDog's best friend Bob Kerridge on the stroke that 'won't stop me'Two utterly contrasting events in 2018 caused the renowned animal activist to reflect.08 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandWatch: Farmer's horror as cows found dead after lightning strikeA video on Facebook shows footage of a group of cows lying lifeless on a dirt road.04 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandCharges laid over cows beaten with pipe and other implementsSix charges have been filed against an individual under the Animal Welfare Act.03 Dec 09:48 PM
OpinionGrant McLachlan: Nuisance bylaws on dogs are real nuisanceCOMMENT: Auckland's proposed dog bylaws are needlessly restrictive and unfair.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandZorro the kitten is recovering at the Whangarei SPCAZorro the kitten is recovering at the Whangarei SPCA after being thrown and kicked around by a group of children.Watch25 Nov 07:55 PM
New ZealandWool they or won't they change village name?No, PETA are not pulling the wool by asking UK village to change name to Vegan Wool.24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldGrowing fears for elusive mountain lionsFate of famed L.A. mountain lions unclear after wildfire scorched their habitat.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo farewells 'much loved' tigerAuckland Zoo has farewelled one of its treasured Sumatran tigers, the "magnificent" Molek.16 Nov 01:17 AM
New Zealand'Ambitious' project to return kiwi to capitalCapital Kiwi launches 'ambitious' project to return kiwi to Wellington.Watch11 Nov 10:14 PM
New ZealandWoman who left dog without basic needs sentencedOwner whose dog was left chained up unable to reach shelter or water has been sentenced.06 Nov 07:57 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo receives 'Oscar' of zoo awards"We feel honoured to be recognised for our work to reduce our impact on the environment."06 Nov 01:28 AM
PoliticsMake your voice heard - every submission countsEvery submission counts; every voice does get weighed up against those it opposes06 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'That's one happy mum' - ducklings rescued from drain"That's one happy mum," say police about mother duck's loud quacking following rescue.03 Nov 07:18 PM
OpinionNanogirl: An ocean of soundCOMMENT: Our oceans are getting louder and it's affecting our marine life.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst release of Kiwi to Sanctuary Mountain MaungatautariThe first step in turning around the decline of the western North Island brown kiwi. Within five years the goal is for this population to grow for the first time in over a hundred years. / Kiwisforkiwi Watch31 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelThe Russian town plagued by hungry polar bearsResidents of a remote Russian town are under siege from hungry polar bears.17 Oct 08:26 PM
TravelBird of the Year: Best places to see kererūHere's where to spot our "clumsy, drunk, gluttonous and glamorous" Bird of the Year.17 Oct 12:00 AM
TravelDon't feed the wildlife: Bear cubs orphaned after visitors ignore signsThe visitors could face six months in jail for illegally sharing their food with bears.11 Oct 08:41 PM
TravelToo fat for that ass: Santorini bans overweight donkey ridersGreece has banned obese tourists from riding donkeys after animal activists' petition.09 Oct 10:10 PM
TravelSurvival of the fattest: America's fattest bear is about to be crownedThey might look like overstuffed teddybears, but there's nothing cuddly about them.09 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandCouple's anger: The dead pet budgie - and the $6000 vet billA dead anorexic budgie and vet bill over $6000 were Birgit Kiener's welcome-home gifts.09 Oct 07:19 AM
New ZealandSPCA stalwart, Black Ferns skipper recognised for service to communityGood Samaritans recognised for service to community.09 Oct 06:58 AM
New ZealandPig hunter told to pay $2000 to save dog"My questions is how many animals are getting turned away?"03 Oct 05:57 AM
