Assaults, abductions and abandonments: On the front line at NZ's largest wild bird hospital
"He was absolutely beautiful. We all loved him. He died after three or four nights.”
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A Kiwi ranger's quest for wild tigers comes to life
The quest for killer tigers and a Kiwi ranger's eye-opening adventures in India.
Watch: Escaped kangaroo in Canada punches police officer in face
She made a dramatic escape. Then when it came time to return, she squared up to police.
Watch: Shaba trailer
Retiti is Africa's first indigenous-owned elephant sanctuary which was built for orphan elephants to be rehabilitated to go back into the wild. Video / Ami Vitale.
Twelve-metre monster: Rare juvenile shark rescued by beachgoers could grow to be huge, expert says
Perhaps swimmers and beachgoers should be a bit careful this summer.
Wellington Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
A baby giraffe has been born at Wellington Zoo for the first time since 2004.
Could a new drug make your dog live longer? And if so, should you use it?
New York Times: Longevity drugs for our canine companions are moving closer to reality.
Family whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB page
A judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.
Whale you wait: Curious orcas temporarily halt wharf work
A family took a swim into Ahuriri for lunch. Perhaps they'll stick around?
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in Whangārei
Northlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.
John Oliver unveils 'magnificent' Bird of the Century sculpture
'Pūteketeke today, pūteketeke tomorrow, pūteketeke for the next hundred years. We did it.'
Ranger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pups
Dogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.
Editorial: Rigged election ruffled some feathers, but still an excellent outcome
OPINION: Our editorial on John Oliver's campaign hijack and its helpful publicity.
Farmer un-mooved by rare triplet calves
"I wouldn’t call it a special cow, it’s just another cow."
Foal play: Horse on the loose forces cargo jet back to New York
The pilot radioed air traffic control about the escape and requested a vet's assistance.
Wellington cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
DoC has issued a formal warning over deaths amid Wellington-Petone cycleway work.
Why a South Island tractor driver’s chance moa discovery just got more incredible
Moa footprints discovered in Otago riverbed found to be second-oldest ever documented.
Caught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roast
Leo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Sir John Key's challenge to Luxon to deliver on great panda promise
Former PM challenges incoming one to pick up his lost zoo dream.
'Like a rag doll': Man survives frightening crocodile attack after biting it on eyelid
“It was a big grab and he shook me like a rag doll and took off back into the water."
How Phar Lap became a 'holy relic' in colonial Australia and New Zealand
Phar Lap has occupied a unique place in the story of Australia’s and NZ's identities.
Dog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lung
The woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.
'Magnificent animal' - Effort to bury sperm whale that died on Christchurch beach
The whale stranded on a sandbar at South New Brighton Beach last night.
Colombia to cull drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’
The 166-strong herd are descendants of animals brought there from Africa by Escobar.
More than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hours
Plastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.
'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airport
A plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.
Inside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming sprays
What do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?
We’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrot
Asher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,
Dog owners left shocked by this huge travel expense
Pet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.
'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabis
The owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Pet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit Patoka
Patoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.