New ZealandSlow down around mammals, boaties toldThe death of a young bottlenose dolphin who was cut to the bone by a propeller in the Hauraki Gulf has prompted pleas for boat and jetski operators to slow down around marine mammals.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman who took husky 'got off', owner saysA Kingston man is "frustrated" police gave the Canterbury woman who took his husky a pre-charge warning.22 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandNZ dairy company investigated for slaughter - reportsA New Zealand dairy company is reportedly being investigated by Chilean authorities over allegations it inhumanely slaughtered thousands of calves it couldn't use for milk production.21 Jan 11:08 PM
WorldUS envoy slams Japanese dolphin slaughterThe picturesque bay at Taiji, 420km south of Tokyo, is the site of the world's largest annual dolphin slaughter.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA deals with record welfare complaintsCanterbury SPCA welfare investigators are run off their feet trying to catch up after a record month for complaints in December.20 Jan 09:55 PM
New ZealandBeaches scoured for restranded whalesDepartment of Conservation rangers are checking beaches at Farewell Spit this morning for any signs that a pod of whales restranded overnight.20 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandLast chance for refloated whales'These whales have to get out today if they want to make it.' There's a dire warning for a pod of 50 whales stranded at Farewell Spit, as three more die.20 Jan 06:33 AM
LifestyleShark fin soup at SkyCityShark fin remains on the dinner menu at Auckland's SkyCity casino, at $70 for a small serving, despite assurances to the contrary.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhales still in dangerA large number of pilot whales refloated after beaching at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay are in danger once again.18 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandMore whales strandedMore whales have stranded themselves at the top of the South Island days after nine were put down due to being beached at the same spot.17 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandPilot whales to be euthanisedEight pilot whales which have restranded themselves at the top of the South Island will be euthanised.15 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandStranded whales back in the waterA small pod of pilot whales that beached on Farewell Spit yesterday is back in the water, but they leave behind five pod mates who died overnight.14 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandOne whale dead and 12 remain beachedTime was running out tonight for a group of pilot whales to swim back out to sea on the high tide after becoming stranded at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay this morning.14 Jan 06:56 AM
WorldDead bats rain from the skyTens of thousands of dead bats have fallen from the sky as a "catastrophic" heatwave hits parts of eastern Australia.09 Jan 06:20 PM
OpinionEditorial: Shark killing plan out of proportion to the threatEditorial: Shooting sharks does not sound very sensible if the purpose is to make beaches safer for swimming.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCat stuck in central Auckland building shaft for four daysA cat caused a stir after being stuck in a central Auckland building shaft for four days.07 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandFamily pet poisoned by flea treatmentIt was a routine flea treatment, his family thought. But it was nearly a case of kitty-cide for Dexter who had a bad reaction to the product - which was for dogs.06 Jan 11:35 PM
New ZealandKiwi chick dies in dope netDope growers have been blamed for the death of a "beautiful" young kiwi chick that was being monitored by the Department of Conservation.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA at 'cat crisis point'The Auckland SPCA has halved the cost of adopting cats and kittens over the Xmas period, saying it is at "crisis point" with too many feline arrivals.19 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty couple has application for appeal dismissedA former Kennel Club judge and his wife, who were banned from caring for animals for 20 years, have had their application for appeal dismissed.17 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandCrossbow cat teen may get diversionA teen accused of firing a crossbow bolt through the head of a cat may be granted diversion.11 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandHomeless boys need a place to nestRoosters desperately need somewhere to roost around the fringes of New Zealand's largest city.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSet nets spell dolphins' demise, say activistsCampaigners convinced NZ's set-net fishing restrictions are a death sentence for the Maui's dolphin have laid cardboard coffins and fishing nets full of plastic junk outside Parliament.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRich-lister's big game killsGun in hand, Kiwi millionaire Mark Gunton stands proudly over the corpse of a fallen African elephant.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandTeen in court over crossbow attackA teen accused of firing a crossbow bolt through the head of a cat has been granted name suppression in a brief court appearance.27 Nov 11:45 PM
WorldThree wolves shot dead after escaping UK zooBritish zoo staff have killed three wolves which escaped from their pen.26 Nov 05:53 PM
