New ZealandDoC to check seal colonySeals are likely to have been killed but it isn't yet clear if the popular Ohau Point seal colony has been destroyed by the Kaikoura earthquake.16 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandPhoto ID required to use quake-zone SH1Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.15 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandWhat now for quake cows? Here's an ideaTwo cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.15 Nov 05:25 AM
PoliticsJack says protesters pound views unfoundedNapier dog owners were greeted with a protest as they drove to the Bark Island event in Park Island yesterday,on Sunday, with more 13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSea lion pup shot and killed in OtagoThe Department of Conservation is pleading for information after a sea lion pup was killed on the Otago Peninsula.07 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandBoy suffers fireworks burn to faceThe Fire Service received 402 calls to the emergency 111 line last night.06 Nov 02:02 AM
WorldAbused dog poses for charity calendarAn adorable dog that was lucky to survive the brutal treatment it received has showed off her amazing recovery alongside a hunky firefighter in a charity calendar.05 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandSupport for SPCA's call to ban fireworksThe SPCA is renewing calls for a ban on the public sale of fireworks and launched a survey asking their animals' experience with fireworks.04 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldHunter who shot Pedals is given anonymityThe identity of the hunter who killed Pedals the bear with a crossbow will remain secret after the authorities in New Jersey refused to release it.04 Nov 04:36 AM
New ZealandDunne: Unsupported claims on MPI not neededCOMMENT: Stewart is entitled to her opinion , but the organisation she has described is not the one I see when I come to work every day.03 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Saudi sheep deal leaves bitter tasteNot many Kiwis may be satisfied by the Auditor General's report into the propriety of the Government's gift of a sheep-breeding establishment to a breeder in Saudi Arabia.03 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestylePets getting high as marijuana legalisation spreads'The dog ate my brownie': Tasty "edibles" such as muffins and cookies that people consume for a buzz are also appealing to animals, who can't read warning labels.29 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandSPCA condemns calf mistreatmentThe SPCA has condemned new hidden camera footage showing more mistreatment of bobby calves as deeply disturbing and inhumane.25 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandLittle girl distraught as pet lamb dies after kicking attackA pet lamb has died after it was repeatedly kicked by a youth, with its injuries likened to being hit by a car or shot with a rifle.20 Oct 06:13 AM
New ZealandDog pound inquiry launchedThe Napier pound will be investigated by the Ministry for Primary Industries following a complaint of alleged breaches of the Animal 18 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldWatch: Baby elephant 'rescues' trainerYoung elephant Kham Lha reaches out with her trunk to save the trainer who rescued her as a baby.17 Oct 09:33 PM
WorldCall to restrict pet ownershipIn Australia a vet is calling for pet ownership to be restricted to permanent residents, after he rehomed a dog that was dumped on the streets by an international student.12 Oct 06:45 AM
SportNSW tipped to backflip on greyhounds banNSW Premier Mike Baird is expected to backflip on his controversial ban on greyhound racing in favour of increasing penalties for 09 Oct 07:27 PM
Crime'There's too much of this going on' - Rick Powdrell on poachingThe Fed Farmers Rural Security Spokesperson discusses poaching and the devastating effects it has on rural NZ.06 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandMayors join palm oil label campaignThe mayors of four biggest cities have thrown their weight behind a campaign pushing for mandatory labelling of products containing controversial palm oil.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo cats for five years for kitten dumperA Waikanae man who abandoned four kittens on the side of the road in the middle of winter has been disqualified from owning cats for 21 Sep 04:01 AM
OpinionMark Orams: Why not swim with Orca?COMMENT: There is widespread evidence that interactions between people and marine mammals can have negative outcomes.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJim Roberts: Myths no help to sea lionsCOMMENT: Misinformation is counterproductive in battling dramatic decline of species in Auckland Islands.11 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelRoars for change in Thai tiger tourismDespite the closure of the popular Tiger Temple, Thailand's tiger entertainment industry is on the rise.07 Sep 09:02 PM
WorldBattle for activist who gave pigs waterOn a hot day in June last year, Anita Krajnc stopped on the side of a road in Burlington, Ontario, next to a large trailer packed with grunting pigs.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVet clinic that goes extra mile"We're not a free charity at all but we try to bend the rules sometimes for the animals' benefit and when the owners are doing the best for their animal."19 Aug 07:39 AM
New ZealandFarmer admits breaking cows' tailsA dairy farmer under financial pressure despite working 100-hour weeks has admitted breaking the tails of nearly 50 cows.19 Aug 02:20 AM
New ZealandJunk food? It's bad for keaKea researcher Paul van Klink has raised the issue that giving Keas mountain cafe food is damaging the birds' health.16 Aug 09:54 PM
OpinionSustainable harvest solution to kereru conflictCOMMENT: We have a seemingly intractable conflict of ideas on our hands when it comes to the native wood pigeon or kereru.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA brings empathy to NZ classroomsNZ Herald Focus's Tristram Clayton finds out about a brand new SPCA initiative that's teaching NZ kids about being a responsible pet owner in a way that keeps them focused and engaged.15 Aug 05:08 AM
OpinionFishing threat to sea lions needs actionCOMMENT: The main human threat in the Auckland Islands is the squid trawl fishery.08 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBig Pharma eyes $7.2b for farm superbugsWeaning animals from antibiotics in favor of vaccines has become central as resistant superbugs become more prevalent in public spaces.08 Aug 04:00 AM
EntertainmentTyga slammed for neglecting former pet tigerTyga has been slammed for not helping to care for his former pet tiger which costs $10,000 a year just to feed.03 Aug 09:30 AM
New ZealandCow-ramming ends in one-year banA former contract milker who rammed a difficult dairy cow with a quad bike is banned from the dairy industry for 12 months.03 Aug 01:51 AM
