New ZealandBearded dragon among dozens of fat animals dobbed in to SPCAThe organisation says pet obesity is a growing global problem.26 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo farewells its only African wild dogRomeo moved to the zoo with his brother Kudu in 2018.25 Jul 11:19 PM
New ZealandBusiness park developers must create new sanctuaries for batsSome bats will have to be moved to new sanctuaries when the business park is built.24 Jul 02:29 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman jailed after her dog 'drastically overfed' to deathNuggi was fed up to 10 pieces of chicken a day on top of dog biscuits.24 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandBarking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branchArborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.24 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandA rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua ForestFootage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern DonovanWatch23 Jul 12:51 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely rare’ moa footprints discovered in AucklandThe find was just the 14th in the past 150 years.19 Jul 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobePet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.19 Jul 07:00 AM
TravelIs Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo still worth a visit?Jenni Mortimer takes a trip to the Sunshine Coast to find out.18 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
LifestyleWarm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter eventsCongratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.12 Jul 06:00 PM
Lifestyle'My cat hates it': Kiwi cat owners unhappy with new Whiskas productThe company claims new formula adds value, and a vet explains why cats react to new food.12 Jul 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Two family pets poisoned, die within hours of each other'He was howling, shrieking, and running from a demon he couldn’t see.'11 Jul 09:18 AM
New ZealandOnce-timid cat seeking cosy home for winterPimento is a shy sweetheart who will make a great house cat.08 Jul 09:10 PM
New ZealandExotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCAOrganiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.08 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandWaikato vet launches special education kit for kidsAnexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.08 Jul 06:30 PM
LifestyleWhy does your cat meow at you?Cats almost never meow at each other. So what makes humans so special?08 Jul 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy a pet’s death can hurt worse than losing a human loved oneA dog or cat's passing can stir up particularly complicated emotions. Here's how to cope.01 Jul 05:30 AM
EntertainmentDavid Beckham’s daughter-in-law to sue dog groomer over pet's deathNicola Peltz’s nine-year-old pet chihuahua suffered a medical emergency and died suddenly.01 Jul 04:37 AM
New ZealandMidhirst local inspiring positive changeThe 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.29 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleCan pets get car sick? How to help your dog or catCar rides can be a daunting experience for pets. How can you make their journey smoother?29 Jun 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Definitely won't forget it': Dog hit by car fleeing police and tossed 4m into airThree witnesses tried to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.29 Jun 06:46 AM
WorldBuffalo that fulfilled Native American prophecy not seen since birthA white buffalo, also known as bison, is born in the wild once in every 1 million births.29 Jun 01:08 AM
New ZealandHomes urgently needed for pets in wake of stormsGisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.27 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandSeal hunts eel in creek near TaradaleA passerby captured the moment a roaming kekeno caught an eel in Taipo Stream near the Napier suburb of Taradale, about 5km from the ocean. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Jun 02:48 AM
EntertainmentWhat happened to Michael Jackson’s pet chimpanzee Bubbles?15 years after the King of Pop died, Bubbles is still going strong.25 Jun 01:25 AM
RacingFrom farmer to greyhound guru: Thomassen's journey to successCameron Thomassen celebrated as young achiever in greyhound racing.20 Jun 04:01 AM
New ZealandNine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day compThe National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandA sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppiesA sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.16 Jun 12:00 AM
RacingMick on Monday: Kennedy laments wasted opportunity at abandoned meetingMick on Monday: The meeting was called off after two races after a horse slipped.09 Jun 05:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy the pet food industry is booming in an economic crunchPet therapy: Pet ownership on the rise among millennials, singles and seniors.09 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldWatch: Giraffe nibbles baby and sends her flyingA nibble from a giraffe turned into an airborne adventure.07 Jun 03:00 AM
WorldGiraffe’s nibble turns into airborne safari adventure for Texas toddlerVideo captures the moment a giraffe at a drive-through wildlife park in Texas picked up a toddler from the rear of a truck. Video / APWatch06 Jun 11:51 PM
LifestyleFrank Film: For the love of a bull breed dogChch Bull Breed Rescue gives homes to the dogs that often don't get a fair chance at life.05 Jun 06:00 PM
