New ZealandCaptivity 'living hell' for zoo animalsPeta says death of Hamilton keeper should send a message to zoos around the world to "reconsider their continued confinement of big cats".22 Sep 01:03 AM
WorldLurking shark in swimmers' photoGroup of swimmers shocked to discover they had a close encounter with a shark while swimming at Bondi Beach - after they uploaded their underwater photos.21 Sep 09:14 PM
New ZealandTiger must be moved: expertAn experienced big cat keeper who had worked with the woman killed in a tiger attack at Hamilton Zoo thinks the animal should be moved overseas.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTiger won't be put downHamilton Zoo's male Sumatran tiger Oz will not be euthanised following the death of Zoo Curator Samantha Kudeweh.21 Sep 04:26 AM
New ZealandWandering dogs causing problems in GreymouthA fox terrier came off second best in Blaketown yesterday when it took on a much larger dog.21 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandTiger 'should not be put down'The fate of the tiger that killed Hamilton Zoo keeper Sam Kudeweh was unknown, but animal activists are fighting to keep the animal alive.20 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandKeeper adored tiger that killed herSamantha Kudeweh described the arrival of a Sumatran tiger and the birth of two cubs as a "career highlight". Yesterday, the big cat took her life.20 Sep 01:00 PM
New ZealandKeeper killed by tigerThe woman killed by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo today was senior staff member, Samantha Kudeweh.19 Sep 11:19 PM
New ZealandClaws out in fight over catA dispute over ownership of a cat seen the claws come out, with lawyers and police getting involved and a request being made for a cat DNA test.19 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldSausage dogs race for sporting glorySausage dogs across Melbourne today competed in the 'Running of the Wieners'.19 Sep 08:47 AM
New ZealandLive pigs shot in head at universityAnimal rights activists are up in arms after learning live pigs were shot in the head at the University of Otago as part of scientific research.17 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandSeal hitches a ride with kayakerSeal jumped on board kayak and just sat there sunning itself before hopping off.17 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandHunter recounts ordeal of 30 metre fallA hunter who endured a night trapped down a ravine near Tongariro National Park has spent his 43rd birthday today searching for his dogs that are still missing.17 Sep 07:19 AM
LifestyleWhat's making our pets so fat?Pet food companies enlist veterinarians to actually sell, and thereby endorse commercially produced pet food, but is this best?16 Sep 08:03 PM
New ZealandSickly turtle on the mendA critically endangered turtle found in a bad way in the Bay of Islands is now recovering at Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium in Auckland.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan you spot the pigeon?Spot the pigeon - that's the aim of a survey that will harness "citizen science" to grasp whether our colourful kereru is becoming rarer or more common.16 Sep 03:18 AM
LifestyleStop taking selfies with bearsColorado's Waterton Canyon park has bears, and those bears have a problem: hikers wielding selfie sticks.15 Sep 09:13 PM
New ZealandMan and dog walk away from killer plungeA man was out hunting with three of his dogs when he fell down a steep ravine and ended up getting trapped near a stream in the central North Island.15 Sep 04:24 AM
LifestyleYoungster first in the pecking orderFrom Tongariro, the chick's dad is called "Little Moa", and its sibling is still in the incubation room and getting close to hatching as well.15 Sep 03:06 AM
New Zealand'McCaw' first kiwi chick of the seasonMcCaw is a rowi chick and was hatched at the West Coast Wildlife Centre in Franz Josef early this morning.14 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: First kiwi chick of the season hatchesThe 2015/16 kiwi hatching season is officially underway at Rainbow Springs' Kiwi Encounter, with the team welcoming a fluffy new arrival. The chick hatched at 11.20am on Saturday weighing in at 346g. Supplied: Rainbow SpringsWatch13 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandTuatara bullied to starvationHis species are the ultimate survivors, the solitary legacy of an order of reptiles that thrived in the age of the dinosaur. But one tuatara needed a little extra help.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer felt 'powerless' in cow abuse caseA farmer says he was powerless to stop a man who cut the teats off of around 20 of his milking cows.12 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandKiwi bravely battles back to healthThey call him Braveheart - and it's a name he wears every bit of.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi mum to live in bathtub for a monthAn animal rights advocate wants to live in a Miami bathtub for four weeks to protest an orca's captivity.11 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandEndangered bird receiving treatmentAn elderly endangered bird from Zealandia is receiving treatment at Wellington Zoo after being found lame in the left leg.11 Sep 02:13 AM
New ZealandGoat on a boatA young goat rescued from his muddy grave by a kind-hearted kayak guide is almost ready to join his rescuer on the water.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew biosecurity detector dog teams for AucklandEight new detector dog teams are beginning their jobs in Auckland this week as the international travel season kicks off.10 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty conviction quashedA woman who appealed her conviction over a horse's death had her conviction thrown out but an alternative one was imposed.10 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandTuatara back from the brink at WildbaseA male tuatara found near-death in the Cape Kidnapper’s sanctuary has made a full recovery after a stay at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital. Source: Massey University/YouTubeWatch10 Sep 01:29 AM
LifestyleGrowing up with a dog can make you snoreBabies living with dogs were 26 per cent more likely to snore in their sleep when they grew up.09 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandScared shark flung itself onto rocksINCREDIBLE PHOTOS: Woman saves two-metre-long sevengill shark after it became stranded while fleeing hungry orcas.08 Sep 10:00 PM
