New ZealandMoa killed off by settlersEven small human populations can wipe out big animal species, according to local researchers who suggest moa extinction was rapid.08 Nov 12:46 AM
LifestyleCrying babies stress dogsHearing a baby cry makes people uncomfortable and new research has revealed it also stresses out man's best friend.07 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandLamb born with two heads has diedInvercargill family hit hard after lamb affectionately known as Two Face succumbed to infection.06 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandHave you seen this whale?The Department of Conservation is appealing to the public for sightings of a rope-entangled humpback whale.06 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandStranded whales put downSome 22 whales that had restranded on a beach near Ohope overnight have all died - some of natural causes and the remainder after being euthanised.05 Nov 08:49 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Melbourne Cup's sinister aftermathNever have those opposed to horseracing had their point proved so emphatically as in yesterday's Melbourne Cup, writes Sally Hibbard.05 Nov 02:15 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: The truth about horse racingIs horse racing the sport of kings or is it the blatant exploitation of horses for entertainment and financial gain? Sally Hibbard ponders on Cup day.03 Nov 10:40 PM
New ZealandPinched pup found in caravan parkA pet shop owner was elated to be reunited with a $700 pup taken from her store after police executed a search warrant at a caravan park near Dunedin.03 Nov 07:19 PM
World'Idiot' surfs dead whaleA Western Australian man has been labelled an idiot for climbing onto a dead whale as sharks fed on it.02 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandFosterer gives his love to allFor four years, Gary Hurley has been a foster carer for kittens that are too sick or too small to stay with the SPCA.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's animal abuse shameA Whangarei man who filmed himself nailing possums to trees and chopping off their limbs has topped the SPCA's annual list of animal abuse shame.02 Nov 03:40 AM
New ZealandGang of baby weasels discovered at quarantine facilityA gang of baby weasels has been discovered in a container of tyres recently arrived from Malaysia.31 Oct 02:48 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Glassons rodeo ad shows 'stupidity and ignorance'I was shocked to see the latest Glassons ad featuring a glamorous young woman astride a bull, writes Sally Hibbard.27 Oct 09:25 PM
LifestyleWorld Cat Show 2014Images from the World Cat Show 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. 27 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleWhat animals see in mirrorsStudies have shown that mirrors can improve the lives of a variety of laboratory, zoo, farm, and companion animals.26 Oct 12:56 AM
New ZealandDemon dog's new therapyFree laser therapy is a heaven-sent gift for badly burnt dog Demon.23 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandChicks set for island idyllThree lucky kiwi chicks will kick back for the summer on one of the Hauraki Gulf's most idyllic islands.23 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSmall wins in battle to save the KiwiNew Zealand is winning the battle to save our national icon, a Department of Conservation expert says, though an average 27 kiwi are still being lost each week.23 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHere kitty kitty: Future star and lionThere was once a male in actress Melanie Griffith's life with both more hair and smouldering attitude than her mullet-wearing exes. His name is Neil - a "pet" lion.19 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTasmanian devil killed by lump of asphaltA Tasmanian devil has died at a zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a lump of asphalt was apparently thrown at it.18 Oct 09:47 PM
