New ZealandTe Mata Peak at centre of long‑tailed bat surveyLocals within 25km can host detectors to capture rare-bat activity.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
LifestyleWoman forced to wear helmet to do laundryMore than 2500 swooping incidents were logged in Australia last season.24 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandSuspected bird poisoning at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional ParkWatch23 Sep 12:41 AM
Auckland'Lost a family member': Beagle dies after escaping popular Akl dog park, owners blame council22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
WorldOne dead in fatal Sydney shark attack; multiple beaches closedBeaches from Manly to Narrabeen are closed following the incident.06 Sep 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Surge in 'disturbing' and sadistic pet abuse casesA violent partner dragged a dog behind car, another kicked a pet to death.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato power pups put best paw forward in Top Dog compIn total, 20 finalists have been selected, including four furry workers from Waikato.26 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA bear walked into an ice cream parlour. The strawberry never had a chanceNew York Times: How a black bear's sweet tooth led to a late-night ice cream raid.25 Aug 12:30 AM
Racing'It was sore': Top jockey Craig Grylls on injury setbackCraig Grylls fractured his right middle finger in a trackwork incident.24 Aug 06:00 PM
RacingDrop of Something clinches thrilling win in four-way Te Rapa finishDrop of Something won the Savabeel 2100 in a thrilling four-way finish.23 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleDame Lisa Carrington on family, self-compassion and her dog While the Olympian takes quality time with her family, she’s happy to let her pooch shine.22 Aug 09:00 PM
LifestyleWhat are your kids saying, eating and doing in 2025? New survey spills the tea'Sigma' is the latest buzzword, while sushi tops school students' list of favourite foods.20 Aug 03:42 AM
WorldDanish mother donates daughter’s pony to zoo to be eaten by lionsThe zoo posted an appeal for pets to be donated as feed for its predators last month.19 Aug 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Dopaw brings glamour to raw pet food for paws-itive health Lou Anne Lowry talks to Tom Raynel about her pet-food business, Dopaw.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
World'They looked very happy': Why farmers are playing jazz to cows'We always have music on in the milking parlour... not just for the staff to listen to.'10 Aug 11:59 PM
RacingPerennial placegetter picks Grand day to finally come out on topA trainer who has tasted Auckland Cup success has now captured a historic Grand National.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on FacebookDogs are banned in the park, including in vehicles and skifields.06 Aug 05:51 AM
Entertainment'Farewell Magda': Sam Neill mourns death of 'beloved' petNamed after Kath & Kim's Magda Szubanski, Magda the duck died 'peacefully in her sleep'. 05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandFowl play: Happy ending for feathered All Blacks pitch invader The incident occurred during the second half of the All Blacks v France match in Hamilton.30 Jul 06:00 AM
World‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problemLion ownership in Thailand has grown to nearly 500 registered lions.29 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentLucy Lawless demands justice for 'brutish' shooting of cat co-starZeplyn, a 5yo Maine Coon cat, was attacked in West Auckland soon after filming wrapped. 27 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandTAB could be asked to compensate greyhound trainers amid plans to ban the sportA single entity will co-ordinate national efforts to adopt out greyhounds.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Giving furry family members a final farewell with Sunset Vet CareKylie Kim talks to Tom Raynel about her at-home pet euthanasia business.20 Jul 05:00 PM
