New ZealandOrca at play in the GulfThe folks at Swift Plumbing sent nzherald.co.nz this video of Orca visiting them in the Gulf, they make some great use of Go-pro cameras to film them underwater. Watch07 Oct 08:46 AM
New ZealandSneezing monkey blows its cover200 new species have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in the past five years.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRags to riches for (almost) famous catA historic mansion that's hosted politicians, royalty and academics has been taken over by a new kind of pedigree - a semi-celebrity cat.05 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandFamous faces get behind native birdsSome well known New Zealanders are championing their favourite native bird in Forest & Bird's annual Bird of the Year competition.04 Oct 08:14 PM
WorldPandas to be cloned to avoid extinctionIt is notoriously difficult to get pandas to mate, so cloning might be the next best option.04 Oct 07:59 AM
EditorialEditorial: Key's critics miss point - pandas will be for allEvery time the Prime Minister tries to advance something that does not address one of the country's more pressing problems, he is harangued.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the world's only ant-sniffing dogRhys Jones, a springer spaniel, has learned to sniff out Argentine ants which are unwelcome invaders in the Hauraki Gulf.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias' Secret Diary of Gerry BrownleeAnother visit to Chengdu, the giant panda breeding research base. We had a nice cuddle. She's really taken a shine to me.02 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Don't waste takahe's cash on panda pornThe Department of Conservation is grossly under-funded and is expected to seek sponsors and volunteers to assist it in its vital work, writes Brian Rudman.01 Oct 08:24 PM
LifestylePrincess claims animals don't have rightsDespite expressing her love for animals, a British princess has come under fire for her stance on animal rights. Photo / iStock30 Sep 10:07 PM
WorldMan's leg bursts open after spider biteBarrister suing after he was bitten by a deadly spider during flight.29 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandKey didn't know about panda runPrime Minister says he is unaware Gerry Brownlee is hand-delivering proposal to bring giant pandas to New Zealand to a breeding facility in China.29 Sep 08:12 PM
Business'Quirky' list of NZ pet insurance claims releasedAnthony McPhail, head of Southern Cross Pet Insurance, said the business had paid out more than $3 million on 10,000 claims over the past year.29 Sep 01:53 AM
LifestyleLeague boss's dog shameRugby league manager told an SPCA inspector he was "too busy" with his team to deal with his dog after it was found unconscious on the road.28 Sep 10:05 PM
New ZealandSanctuary for ocean jewelsThe waters around the Kermadec Islands to the north of New Zealand will become one of the largest ocean sanctuaries in the world, John Key announced.28 Sep 08:09 PM
New ZealandQuest to pinpoint every kiwi sightingNew Zealanders are being called upon to help save our national icon by reporting kiwi sightings to conservationists.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand2015 Kereru Count most successful yetAs the week-long nationwide survey closed last night, a total 8,743 Kereru were spotted and recorded, topping last year's total 7,101.28 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldShark bites seven-year-old in QueenslandSwimmers spotted a shark moments after a seven-year-old girl was bitten in shallow waters in north Queensland.28 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandMourners pack service for killed zoo keeperSamantha Kudeweh, zoo keeper fatally mauled by a tiger, has been remembered as a "passionate" and witty person.28 Sep 01:14 AM
LifestyleIncredibly lost seal resists arrestIt may have had problems adjusting its internal GPS, but a seal found on a farm in Waikato had enough gas in the tank to give the police the runaround.27 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandNorth Island robin no bird-brainThe tiny native bird, which is only slightly larger than a house sparrow, features in a new study in the leading scientific journal Animal Behaviour27 Sep 10:55 PM
WorldAlarming death toll from snakesAntivenom supplies are under threat and health organisations are struggling to cope.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi projects to receive new fundingThe Conservation Minister says $226,000 will be spent on three kiwi projects aimed at helping Kiwi thrive in the wild.26 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandFur flies in second cat-nap quarrelPolice have been called in over a tug-of-love battle for an adored cat.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand$17,000+ raised for children of zoo keeperMore than $17,000 has been raised in an internet appeal for the children of Hamilton Zoo curator Samantha Kudeweh, who was killed by a Sumatran tiger last weekend.25 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandFatal tiger attack still a mysteryOfficials say there are things that will never be known about the incident, including why keeper was in the enclosure with tiger.24 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandAlleged puppy thief to appear in courtA man accused of stealing puppies from the SPCA and wielding a firearm in a shopping mall car park will appear in court today.23 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandRaw: Oz's tiger cub Kirana at Hamilton ZooOz's female cub, Kirana, at Hamilton Zoo. Oz is the tiger who fatally mauled a senior keeper, Samantha Kudeweh. Supplied: Belinda FeekWatch23 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandPandas 'real point of difference'The head of Adelaide Zoo believes it's been well worth spending millions to become the only Southern Hemisphere zoo to have pandas.23 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestylePandas: four of the cutestAs Wellington City Council consider bringing giant pandas to Wellington Zoo, we take a look at these cute animals in action.23 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionDoes Wellington Zoo need giant pandas?Wellington City Council is looking at a business case for bringing giant pandas from China to Wellington Zoo that could cost $100m. Does Wellington Zoo need giant pandas?22 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandFuneral for mauled zoo keeperSamantha Kudeweh was an experienced senior keeper and a mother to two children and was killed by Oz, the male Sumatran tiger at the Hamilton zoo.22 Sep 09:16 PM
New ZealandPolice fear co-ordinated attack on petsA cat has been shot with an arrow, dozens of cats have gone missing, and dogs have been poisoned in what police fear could be a co-ordinated attack on Wanganui pets.22 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandSwapping kiwi for pandasKiwi could be sent to China if it helped a New Zealand zoo secure giant pandas, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Sep 03:00 AM
