PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Winston Peters puts an end to a troubled industryOPINION: Is 20 months too long a transition period? It depends who you ask.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council actionTwo roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?14 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Physically ill': SPCA chief's horror at neglected pet dog's sufferingYoung dog Grimlock had to be euthanised.13 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionMichael GuerinMichael Guerin: The human cost of greyhound racing's unexpected demiseOPINION: Nearly 3000 dogs face uncertain futures as racing is effectively ended in NZ.10 Dec 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhoundRacing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreyhound racing to be banned in NZ over animal welfare concernsThere have been three reviews in recent years highlighting animal welfare concerns.09 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandWatch: Businessman scuffles with protester in AucklandDeno Stock was using a megaphone protesting the Melbourne Cup when he was attacked.03 Dec 10:55 PM
World‘Disgusted’: US woman found ‘covered in blood’ after killing and eating catAllexis Ferrell, found bloodied next to dead animal, shocked the nation with her actions.03 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
EntertainmentUS TV star blasted for 'abandoning' elderly pet dogThe star gave up her dog because it didn’t get on with her partner’s puppy.26 Nov 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Lambs all over the place': Council investigates after dogs savage livestockCouncil investigates dog attacks; one dog shot, another impounded in Kaikohe.22 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouple want dog responsible for death of pet found before it kills againThe loss of their pet has had a profound effect on the couple.21 Nov 03:55 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming public support': Calls for fireworks ban grow after horse's death'The only thing keeping me going is trying to stay strong to fight for the ban': owner18 Nov 04:03 PM
Travel newsPortugal flight grounded after 132 animals break free during flightGround crew had to catch every creature before the plane could depart.17 Nov 09:10 PM
World‘Spider smuggler’ straps hundreds of tarantulas to his bodyMan's ‘swollen stomach area' reveals '300 spiders, 100 centipedes and nine stinging ants'.16 Nov 11:16 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandWoman's despair when car pinched, pet dog stolen as wellDog owner says beloved pet was thrown to the ground and injured.14 Nov 11:41 PM
WorldBaby red panda ‘frightened to death by fireworks’ at Edinburgh Zoo3-month-old cub thought to have choked on own vomit in shock.14 Nov 06:15 PM
WorldSheep not sheared for five years ‘at risk of pneumonia’ if wool is removedAnimal rescued from owners in Belgium is now so wooly it is ‘in pain’.14 Nov 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Auckland’s only elephant arrives safely at new home in AustraliaForty-two-year-old Burma has left Auckland Zoo to be part of a herd.13 Nov 07:14 AM
New ZealandPolice escort gets NZ's only elephant Burma safely to airport for flight to OZBurma was spotted in her crate being trucked across Auckland this morning.11 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandFired vet who tried to choke cow after lethal injection didn't work wins $35k payoutTony Austwick was unjustifiably dismissed after three customers made complaints about him.11 Nov 07:26 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Beach Haven kitten's tail 'ripped off', threatening note left'If they can hurt a cat like that ... they could hurt anyone.'11 Nov 05:40 AM
New ZealandFamily cat returns home with bullet woundOkoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity rallies around mother after kitten’s tail ‘ripped off’, threatening note leftA fundraiser has been launched to help cover the kitten's medical bills.09 Nov 11:30 PM
World43 monkeys on the loose after escaping US research centreAuthorities urge residents to keep their doors and windows locked.07 Nov 09:15 PM
WorldTrump campaign quietly distances itself from RFK jnr after new vaccine safety commentsConcerns supporter would struggle to make it through security clearance for top role.07 Nov 09:01 PM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying trauma': Horse's 'brutal' injuries blamed on fireworksThe animal was euthanised after ripping through a wire fence.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo cats found, two missing after vet centre and cattery badly damaged in blazeThe building is red stickered and investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire.04 Nov 06:09 AM
New ZealandExotic pet show dubbed ‘Willy Wonka experience' could return after SPCA dismisses concernsOrganiser says she's been cleared of animal abuse claims, considering show's return.03 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandFire destroys Wellington vet centre and catteryWellington vet centre and cattery has been gutted after a fire on Saturday night.02 Nov 08:56 PM
New ZealandSPCA: The pets waiting longest for a home“We know their personalities and likes and dislikes."01 Nov 10:55 PM
