New ZealandLabour reassures makeup users on testing banLabour is reassuring consumers that a proposed ban on cosmetics tested on animals will not strip popular makeup and beauty brands from New Zealand shelves.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrothers jailed for fatally starving horsesTwo brothers who starved horses so badly they had to be shot by animal welfare officers have been jailed and banned from owning horses for five years.16 Jul 05:38 AM
WorldLast-ditch bid to stop shark cullScientists and conservationists are making a last-ditch effort to block the West Australian Government's plan to extend its controversial shark cull for three years.12 Jul 01:32 AM
New ZealandStorms bring rare avian visitorsA bird rescue centre is caring for six giant petrels after concerned members of the public found the birds in distress.28 Jun 11:17 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: The demise of Maui's dolphin"It is no longer the domain of the 'environmentalist', angry or otherwise to care about the plight of our wildlife, it is up to all New Zealanders."24 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandShot native falcon 'very lucky'A native falcon may have lost some of its sight and will spend weeks recovering after being shot.23 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleFish have feelings tooFish have feelings and intelligence on a par with other animals and deserve better consideration of their welfare - expert19 Jun 12:05 AM
New ZealandSmith: 'Small' risk to Maui's dolphinConservation Minister Nick Smith says the risk to the tiny number of Maui's dolphins from a new block of land listed for oil and gas exploration is 'small'.17 Jun 10:30 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Do Kiwis hate cats?Does pest status take away an animal's right to be treated humanely?17 Jun 01:50 AM
WorldIconic elephant killed by poachersSatao, one of Kenya’s largest elephants, has died after being shot by poachers using poisoned arrows.14 Jun 09:35 PM
LifestyleJane Goodall: On a crusadebecoming an octogenarian has only ramped up Jane Goodall’s globe-trekking schedule, because there’s far too much to be done to pause for a breather.13 Jun 10:00 PM
WorldPensioner 'literally eaten alive' by starving dogTwo women have been jailed for 12 months over the death of their elderly neighbour, who was “literally eaten alive” by their starving dog.03 Jun 08:53 PM
BusinessZipline thrill ride could harm koalasEnvironmentalists say trees that will support a new zipline tourism attraction on the Sunshine Coast are koala habitats.22 May 12:50 AM
WorldHow many visitors can a koala bear?The more visitors within a five-metre radius of the koalas, the more vigilance behaviour koalas displayed, which puts them in an alert state.21 May 05:53 AM
New ZealandMaui's dolphin danger: 'We're running out of time'The last remaining 55 of world's rarest species of dolphins could disappear within three decades if New Zealand doesn't act now, wildlife advocates say.19 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty case: 'It will haunt me'A Hawkes Bay farmer was ordered to pay $7000 to the SPCA and $529 in reparation following one of the worst cases of neglect an SPCA inspector said he had seen.16 May 01:10 AM
LifestyleFilipino delicacy prompts SPCA probeAn Auckland restaurant serving duck eggs with developing embryo has been cleared by the SPCA for possible cruelty against unhatched ducklings.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Animal testing causes 'severe suffering' in NZ (+graphic)In NZ animals are afforded basic rights - including freedom and suffering. Except the 3 million made to take part in experiments, writes Sally Hibbard.12 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for torturing possumsA man who filmed himself nailing a possum to a tree has been sentenced to prison.08 May 07:44 AM
New ZealandAnimal lovers' red-letter yearDefenders of dogs, cats and rats are starting to feel that this could be their year. They've joined forces to make animal welfare an election issue for the first time.07 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM vetoes animal testing for drugsA law change to take synthetic drugs off the shelves will be passed under urgency by tomorrow afternoon.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrug trials on animals needed: expertOne of the scientists designing the testing regime for synthetic drugs says trialling novel drugs on humans without testing them on animals first is likely to be considered unethical in NZ.02 May 05:00 PM
WorldElephants shot in 'revenge attack'Three suspects will appear in court in Kenya today after six elephants, including four juveniles, were found shot dead in a private reserve, in one of the worst poaching incidents for several years.28 Apr 04:27 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Whale tale not all over yetMuch hangs on whether the Japanese Government sides with its future-focused Foreign Ministry or its inwards-looking pro-whaling fisheries agency, writes John Armstrong.01 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionBob Jones: We love meat, but please don't kill animalsWe're all a kaleidoscope of contradictions about our treatment and consumption of living creatures, writes Bob Jones.31 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: A world turned upside downMany's the time the dubious claim "sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind" has been used to justify some act of petty tyranny, writes Paul Thomas.29 Mar 01:56 AM
LifestyleVivienne Westwood gets wet for PETA (+vid)Dame Vivienne Westwood has admitted she shares bathwater with her husband.19 Mar 10:00 PM
