WorldPhotos: 10 new life formsThey perform feats of amazing acrobatics, create intricate works of art and some just look weird - but until last year these species were completely unknown to science.22 May 09:50 PM
WorldWatch: Cop dog mouth-to-mouthA heartwarming video captured the moment police officers rescued a dog from certain death by pulling it from a landslide.21 May 11:09 PM
WorldBamboo? No, pandas need meatThe mystery of why giant pandas have to spend 14 hours a day eating has been solved - they can digest only about 17 per cent of the 12kg of bamboo leaves and stems they swallow each day.20 May 05:00 PM
WorldAussie cattle bludgeoned - activistsAustralia's live animal export trade is once again under a harsh spotlight amid claims that cattle are being bludgeoned to death with sledgehammers in Vietnam.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOrca buddies up with boarderPaddle boarder Luke Reilly had a close encounter with an orca just 200 metres from the shore.19 May 10:41 PM
New ZealandMax's baby brought in out of the coldThe close of the kiwi hatching season has been delayed this year after the discovery of a late egg.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSheep killed in woolshed fireSeveral sheep were killed in a fire that destroyed a woolshed in Manawatu this morning.18 May 07:40 PM
WorldKitesurfer fights off crocodileThe victim of a crocodile attack has told how he shoved his finger into the 2.5-metre reptile’s eye in a desperate bid to free himself from its thrashing jaws.18 May 07:08 AM
New ZealandLost police dog enjoys pamperingA week ago Thames was lost and alone in the bush. Now he's dining on dried liver, soaking up the love and sporting a shiny coat from a spa session at a pet salon.16 May 05:00 PM
WorldPython undergoes surgery after swallowing metal BBQ tongsIt appears this python bit off more than he could chew - or rather swallow - after he consumed a large pair of barbecue tongs during his feed.15 May 08:46 PM
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
