New ZealandCentury-old war tortoise steals the show on surprise visit to Te PapaTorty was carried from Greece in Stewart Little's rucksack in 1916.01 Apr 04:46 AM
OpinionOn borrowed time: How long can NZ keep bird flu strain at bay?H5N1 on the march; H7N6 poultry outbreak here showed how fast strains can escalate.01 Apr 01:08 AM
New ZealandMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared onlineTwo people were tracked down by police after the footage was posted. 31 Mar 05:32 AM
Entertainment'Tiger King' Joe Exotic loses US Supreme Court bid to overturn murder plot conviction31 Mar 02:19 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: There are social and fiscal consequences to our manufacturing decline27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populations26 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldWinning wildlife photographer has the lynx effectAustrian photographer Josef Stefan spent two weeks tracking lynxes in Spain.25 Mar 12:41 AM
WorldCorgi leads canine ‘great escape from Chinese butcher’s van’The group of seven were spotted walking along a motorway.24 Mar 06:09 PM
New ZealandWinedogs festival back with new location, new wines and plenty of walkiesYou don't have to own a dog to go, but there will be plenty around you.23 Mar 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans for new $3.8 million animal shelter in NapierA new multi-million-dollar animal shelter with 62 kennels has been announced for Napier. 22 Mar 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Only rich people can afford pets': Do vet bills mean owning a dog or cat is now a luxury?Pet lovers warn that having a companion animal can cost thousands in vet bills.21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo snaps up land opportunity Zoo director Baird Fleming says the land will expand herds, not add new species.20 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldWild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shopA wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak. Video / AFPWatch19 Mar 07:50 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY‘People are frazzled’: Acting PM David Seymour on our economic recovery | Ryan Bridge TODAYActing PM David Seymour joins Herald NOW to talk inflation, greyhound racing ban, and the war in Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Mar 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics eraOPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGet a dog, live longer?New York Times: Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandOctopus snatches Go‑Pro for a selfie session at Smugglers BayOctopus steals the show at Smugglers Bay — ‘Just Another Day in Paradise’ for local diver 10 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandDog-mauling victim says Tauranga council 'failed' her by not charging ownerA Mount Maunganui dog attack victim is disgusted that the dog's owner was not prosecuted.09 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandWoman charged after fatal dog attack that killed Katikati boy, 4Timothy Rolleston, known as Timoti, was killed in a dog attack on March 28 last year.09 Mar 03:54 AM
BusinessTwo companies fined $420K over illegal acquisitionsThe acquisitions substantially lessened competition in the market.09 Mar 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?OPINION: New Zealand's petroleum products supply chain is more diverse, a reader argues.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A miracle': Family reunited with cat 5 years after she ran offHoney returned to Waikato family after running away in Christchurch en route to Dunedin.03 Mar 04:00 AM
WellingtonPolice looking for burglar find litter of kittensOne of the kittens is expected to be named after the officer that found them.24 Feb 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner demands PM do more in wake of attacks Northland has an estimated 50,000 dogs for a population of about 200,000.23 Feb 04:47 PM
New ZealandBottlenose dolphin carries her dead calf in waters around the Bay of IslandsA heart-breaking scene unfolded as a bottlenose dolphin carried her dead calf near the Bay of Islands. Authorities warned boaties to keep their distance and respect speed limits.Watch23 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in ChristchurchBoth dogs have been impounded, pending a police investigation.22 Feb 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew York police rescue bald eagle, marooned on iceNew York Times: The bird is in 'very serious condition' at a wild bird rehab centre.19 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandFamily of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.18 Feb 01:52 AM
