OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Why the royal family portrait upset mePeople all across the globe erupted into fawning fits of hyperbole when the latest family photograph of the Cambridges (William, Kate, baby George and dog Lupo) at their Kensington Palace apartment was released.09 Apr 10:50 PM
New ZealandViral video for dogs: Adoption DriveThese cute puppies figured out a clever way to raise money for dogs in need. Now all you need to do is watch. For more information visit http://www.pedigreeadoptiondrive.co.nz Courtesy of YouTube/PEDIGREE® Adoption DriveWatch09 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandHorse hit by car on Christchurch expresswayA horse that had to be destroyed after being hit by a car in Christchurch belonged to a local man who frequently travelled around the city centre with two horses, police say.08 Apr 11:42 PM
WorldDead piranhas block UK sewerDeadly piranhas were the unlikely cause of a badly backed-up English sewer, according to water company inspectors.08 Apr 06:33 PM
New ZealandScrub fire has a nasty sting in it'I just bolted.' A swarm of wasps nesting under a fire hydrant gave firefighters more than they bargained for over the weekend.06 Apr 08:34 PM
WorldThe worst place to be stungThroughout history, a select band of the brave has willingly turned into human guinea pigs in the cause of science.06 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestyleCheer-up pills in the doghouseMan's best friend is increasingly taking antidepressants to get a new leash on life.05 Apr 10:00 PM
WorldGiant, man-eating crocodile caughtA giant, one-tonne crocodile has been caught by Ugandan villagers, after allegedly eating a man and maiming several others in a village.04 Apr 12:45 AM
WorldKoalas shooting selfiesNot quite a duck face, but Bruce the koala and his friend Jay have become quite the experienced selfie-snappers at Wildlife Sydney Zoo.03 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandNavy protect precious kiwiMembers of New Zealand's navy were tasked with protecting nine very precious kiwi this week.03 Apr 07:29 PM
WorldLesbian penguins pair offAn aquarium in Ireland has welcomed what is believed to be one of the world's only lesbian penguin couples, after keepers observed two females exhibiting courting behaviour.03 Apr 07:01 PM
WorldSharks back in spotlight after deaths on opposite coastsSharks have forced themselves back into the minds of Australians.03 Apr 03:15 PM
WorldShark kills woman, body still missingSurf lifesavers are scouring the water for remains after a woman in her 60s was killed by a shark near Tathra Wharf in New South Wales.03 Apr 01:24 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Whale tale not all over yetMuch hangs on whether the Japanese Government sides with its future-focused Foreign Ministry or its inwards-looking pro-whaling fisheries agency, writes John Armstrong.01 Apr 03:15 PM
OpinionBob Jones: We love meat, but please don't kill animalsWe're all a kaleidoscope of contradictions about our treatment and consumption of living creatures, writes Bob Jones.31 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldPlace where culling comes naturallyEven the first sunshine of spring is not enough to prevent the lion enclosure at Copenhagen Zoo from looking forlorn.30 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandCat returns after five yearsAfter being Awol for half a decade Randy the cat was recently reunited with his owners - thanks to a trusty microchip, a caring stranger, and the Auckland SPCA.29 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: A world turned upside downMany's the time the dubious claim "sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind" has been used to justify some act of petty tyranny, writes Paul Thomas.29 Mar 01:56 AM
OpinionJames Griffin: Why wasps?I want to believe in the inter-connectedness of things, I really do.28 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWe should love great whitesFor the past 15 years, a Kiwi marine explorer has been tracking great white sharks around the world, helping answer one of the biggest questions concerning great whites — their home range.28 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestylePandas possess a sweet tooth - studyIn a blind taste test, eight out of eight pandas agree - sugar is delicious.27 Mar 07:40 PM
New ZealandGrassroots war on pestsEveryday Kiwis could be recruited to help save New Zealand from a swarm of pests costing our economy billions and ravaging our cherished biodiversity, a new report suggests.27 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandNZ under 'intense pressure' from pestsNew Zealand remains under "intense pressure" from pests, which are costing our economy billions of dollars each year.27 Mar 03:30 AM
WorldCombat dolphins fall into Russian handsRussian forces have completed their takeover of the Ukrainian navy's assets in Crimea with the storming of the minesweeper Cherkessy.27 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDog attack: Owners chargedThe owners of four dogs which mauled a young girl in their back garden have been charged.27 Mar 12:20 AM
LifestyleHello, furry friendsHorses, birds, calves, even crocs - there are many ways kids can get hands-on experience with animals, says Dionne Christian.21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandRoss Sea resounds to many happy feetThe Adelie penguin population in Antarctica's Ross Sea has boomed to an estimated 30-year high, despite signs that climate change is driving population declines elsewhere on the continent.21 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandFirst surgery for dog-maul girlThe 7-year-old mauled by dogs in Murupara has had a 10-hour operation to begin to repair the facial wounds she received during the attack.20 Mar 03:15 PM
