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
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: How plastics are really affecting turtlesCOMMENT: Plastics are affecting turtle populations but probably not in the way you think.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDead and dying pigeons shock residents"There was one sitting on top, alive, sitting on all his dead mates."28 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandDoggy daycare death: Ill-treatment of pet deniedIt was alleged the dog suffered "unreasonable and unnecessary pain or distress".26 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandAucklanders urged to adopt chickens and goatsThe SPCA needs Aucklanders to adopt chickens, roosters and goats. Can you help?26 Sep 02:53 AM
WorldKiwi farm worker jailed for poisoning 406 eagles in AustraliaKiwi Murray Silvester said he poisoned the birds under the direction of his employer.25 Sep 02:35 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Putting principle before profit - and losing your businessCOMMENT: Vegan cafe owner put beliefs before money - but it cost him his business.23 Sep 06:38 PM
New ZealandPet food company fined $90k over bobby calf crueltyPet food firm owner sentenced for brutal animal cruelty case exposed in secret footage.20 Sep 03:31 AM
Travel40 per cent of young turtles killed by ocean plasticPlastic pollution threatens sea turtle population, who mistake rubbish for food.16 Sep 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Traumatising to watch': Famed Titirangi chickens 'poisoned'"It was like they were really drunk... they could barely walk or stand" - Witness16 Sep 03:42 AM
New ZealandDesert Rd reopens after truck rolls near TongariroThe road was still closed at 5.15pm and unlikely to be open for at least another hour.16 Sep 01:40 AM
