New Zealand'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulationThe trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.23 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand Woman and dog rescued from cliff ledge after three-hour ordealShe and the dog were safe on a ledge but couldn't climb back up.21 Apr 07:31 AM
CrimeDog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at policeHe became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.19 Apr 08:00 PM
WorldI stood up to a man viciously beating a donkey. Now I’m getting death threatsDutch woman faces death threats after intervening in donkey beating in Egypt.19 Apr 09:50 AM
New ZealandDazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei StationSea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.17 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandProbe begins into second alleged Auckland swan death on same day as Western Springs attackThe penalty for killing protected wildlife is up to two years in jail or a $100,000 fine.17 Apr 04:59 AM
WorldWatch: Elephants react to San Diego earthquakeSomething alarming happened and the elephants quickly moved to protect themselves. 15 Apr 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beachThe rare sighting was described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'.15 Apr 07:16 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot deadTicker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.10 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's deathA blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.09 Apr 11:41 PM
WorldChinese restaurant shut down after pigeons served as ‘roast duck’'The duck had a taste that was, at best, strange,' an unwary visitor noted.09 Apr 09:29 PM
WorldScientists claimed they brought back Game of Thrones beast from extinction. But did they?Colossal claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf using ancient DNA.08 Apr 11:32 PM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced for neglecting hundreds of sheepMPI said the farmer's lack of care resulted in 55 sheep being euthanised.08 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandOffal dumped in river could be what’s left of A&P Society’s stolen sheep'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'04 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
New Zealand‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety educationThere were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.02 Apr 10:49 PM
New ZealandDogs euthanised after fatal attack on boy weren’t ‘menacing’ breedsThree dogs were seized from the scene after Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan's death.02 Apr 06:06 PM
New ZealandRaglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment awardDedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogsHe was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.01 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandThree dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old childThe breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.31 Mar 01:57 AM
Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New Zealand85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingWinston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel news‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroomCCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.23 Mar 12:10 AM
New ZealandPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandDogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attackedThe woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThink you understand your dog? Think againNew York Times: Dogs can’t talk, but their body language speaks volumes. 17 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
Travel newsSecond video of US influencer handling an Australian animal has emergedThe footage shows Sam Strable with an echidna.14 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘He was dead’: Ducks harmed in suspected animal cruelty caseA Muscovy duck was found with tape on its back and a broken wing.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Travel newsAustralian PM condemns influencer for taking baby wombatAnthony Albanese described the incident as an 'outrage'.14 Mar 12:36 AM