New ZealandChickens still clucky after fireNo chickens were harmed in a fire that tore through a commercial chicken processing plant in rural Waikato this morning.15 May 08:31 PM
World59kg eel: 'What a beast'A giant conger eel weighing in at 59kgs and measuring 6.4 metres has been caught off the coast of Devon.14 May 09:10 PM
WorldA warm-blooded fish we've been eatingScientists have long assumed that all fish are basically cold-blooded, but all that has just changed.14 May 07:56 PM
WorldOrangutan plays father to tiger cubsA male orangutan at a US nature preserve has taken a liking to three tiger cubs, after watching his human caretakers nurse the three baby cats.13 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandFarmer guilty of leaving cows to starveA Rotomanu farmer who stood trial in March for his part in the starvation and death of nearly 800 cows has been found guilty.12 May 03:39 AM
WorldView: Tourists chased by bearsA mother bear and her cubs gave tourists in America's Yellowstone National Park a sharp refresher in the rules on how to appreciate the wildlife - stay a safe distance.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSharks steal spearfishermen's catchTwo seasoned New Zealand spearfishermen found themselves in a sticky situation when over half a dozen sharks swarmed and stole their catch.10 May 09:49 PM
WorldTourist fun or deadly attraction?Thousands of tourists are thrilled by live encounters with sharks but there are fears drawing them with bait teaches them to associate food with people.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSheep spray-painted with 'Isis'A sheep spray painted with the word 'Isis' on its left flank has been found in Devonport. A post on North Shore Pets’ lost and found Facebook page showed images of the animal.07 May 05:44 AM
WorldChihuahua pecked to deathA dog owner was horrified to find her beloved chihuahua was pecked to death by a gang of angry seagulls.07 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandMoa bones uncovered on farmThe bones, believed to be around 2000 years old, were the result of the first archaeological expedition for moa bones in almost half a century.06 May 02:00 AM
WorldSmugglers stuff birds into bottlesEndangered cockatoos rescued by police after being found stuffed in water bottles for illegal trade. Pictures may be upsetting.05 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandBird-feeding doesn't help tiny nativeBackyard bird-feeding isn't so helpful for one of our popular tiny natives, the grey warbler, new research warns.05 May 07:11 AM
WorldChina pushing pigs off a bridgeTourism official comes up with novel way of entertaining visitors, by creating show featuring "flying" pigs. But not everyone is entertained. Warning: Photos may be upsetting.04 May 11:08 PM
New ZealandAmorous pig causes a bit of a stirThe Dunedin woman straddled by a dribbling pig was nursing bad bruises yesterday but holds no grudge against the stinky swine.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt proposes ban to reduce bycatchThe Government says sharks should benefit from a proposed ban on wire traces and shark lines in two commercial fisheries.04 May 06:02 AM
World'Dog cam' view of NepalA rescue dog has provided a dog's-eye view of the destruction in Nepal as he helps with the rescue efforts.03 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandGreedy pig traps woman in carA hungry pig trapped a terrified motorist in her car in an attempted food raid yesterday.03 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced after animal control incidentA Westport man who lost control during an incident with animal control has been ordered to pay for the damage he caused.01 May 04:09 AM
WorldClimate change endangering animalsThe Earth is on course to lose up to one in six of all its species, if carbon emissions continue as they currently are.30 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandFarmer's 20-yr livestock banA man has been banned from owning livestock for 20 years after failing to provide six calves with sufficient food.30 Apr 02:31 AM
WorldBizarre flying dinosaur discoveredWhen it comes to big fossil finds, China is full of surprises, and the latest dinosaur discovery is no exception.29 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandScientist backs call to save kiwiA visiting conservationist and molecular biologist has joined calls to save our national bird.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUK SOS: Send stoats pleaseThey may be hated pests that love eating our cherished native birds, but pesky introduced stoats have just become a little more interesting to scientists overseas.29 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHow we identified 'Jurassic platypus'A creature from the past that would have looked like strange mix of unrelated dinosaurs has been discovered.29 Apr 04:00 AM
RoyalsMost popular pet namesPet owners are inspired by the names given to newborn royals, new research has found.29 Apr 01:30 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: How to safely trade pets onlineIt's true that TradeMe lacks enforceable rules for animal sellers. However this isn't just a TradeMe issue, it's a nationwide animal welfare loophole.27 Apr 11:20 PM
New ZealandMicrochipping cats unnecessary, SPCAA new review calling for bold and urgent measures to control roaming cats - including compulsory microchipping - has been criticised as flawed.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreat white attacks film crewFootage has emerged of the terrifying moment a 6m great white shark lunged at a dinghy carrying an international film crew off Stewart Island.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescued pups graduate as bomb detector dogsAt the end of this month four rescue dogs will graduate as fully trained explosive detector dogs after completing an intensive nine weeks of training.22 Apr 06:19 AM
New ZealandEnormous effort to save native birdsAn enormous effort to save native birds from a tide of pests has delivered some promising results in the South Island, following 1080 drops across vast swathes of beech forest.22 Apr 02:27 AM
