WorldBumblebees could fly over Mt Everest - studyThe flight of the bumblebee - once thought to be aerodynamically impossible - has proven to be even more scientifically astounding than previously believed.05 Feb 12:59 AM
WorldCamel contradictions in BibleA new finding about the domestication of camels in Israel casts doubt on the historical accuracy of some Bible stories.04 Feb 10:09 PM
New ZealandBludgeoning calves okay if humanely doneIt is not illegal to kill an animal in New Zealand as long as it is done humanely, which includes bludgeoning bobby calves with hefty objects, Mid Canterbury SPCA inspector John Keeley says.04 Feb 07:09 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Holiday plans for pets (+WIN!)If you're making the most of the potential long weekend coming up, or heading out of town at any time, Sally Hibbard wants to make sure your pet has its own holiday plans.03 Feb 11:15 PM
WorldRabbits unearth Stone Age treasureBurrowing bunnies have uncovered an 8,000-year old treasure trove buried near Land’s End in the United Kingdom.03 Feb 07:32 PM
New ZealandGiants of the sea spotted in NZThey're the world's largest animal - and very elusive - so it's no wonder NIWA scientists are thrilled at the number of blue whales swimming in NZ waters right now.02 Feb 10:51 PM
WorldMass rallies add teeth to protestsMore mass protests against Western Australia's shark cull were staged around the country at the weekend.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandEyes on underwater worldEyes on the underwater world of New Zealand, photos by Richard Robinson. See more of his photos in this series at <a href='http://tinyurl.com/robinsonfisheyes' target='_blank'>www.depth.co.nz</a>.02 Feb 02:29 AM
LifestyleScammers target pet loversAnimal loving New Zealanders are being lured into scams by dreams of fluffy kittens and adorable puppies.02 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandFine for mistreating kitten with ruptured eyeA woman who claimed she could not afford treatment for her kitten's ruptured eye has been sentenced to community service and fined.31 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandPomeranian pack rescuedA carload of Pomeranian dogs is among almost 200 emergency calls about animals and children locked cars dealt with by the Automobile Association so far this summer.31 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandSlow down around mammals, boaties toldThe death of a young bottlenose dolphin who was cut to the bone by a propeller in the Hauraki Gulf has prompted pleas for boat and jetski operators to slow down around marine mammals.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCow shoot: Was it udderly necessary?Several cows have been shot over fears a motorist could be injured or killed in a collision with one of the wandering animals.29 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo's new twinsAnimal-lovers hoping to catch a glimpse of Auckland Zoo's brand new baby pandas should plan for a viewing date in March.28 Jan 09:55 PM
WorldCow farts spark explosion in GermanyFlatulence from 90 cows in a German barn sparked a methane gas explosion that damaged the building and left one cow slightly injured with burns, police said.28 Jan 05:58 PM
WorldCadbury's new bar gives you a buzzCadbury has vowed to launch an investigation after a picture of a wasp embedded into one of its chocolate bars was posted on Twitter.27 Jan 07:50 PM
WorldWhaling fleet factory ship boxed inAnti-whaling group Sea Shepherd says it has boxed in the Japanese whaling fleet's factory ship, effectively suspending whaling in the Southern Ocean.25 Jan 09:35 PM
New ZealandThe Golden Strand"Last night," ranger Mike Ogle said, "things went better". By better, he meant just one pilot whale out of 49 that volunteers had nudged back into the rising Golden Bay tide had returned to shore to die.25 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandCall for state housing dog policy reviewA Dunedin state housing tenant and the SPCA want Housing New Zealand to reconsider its dog policy.23 Jan 10:07 PM
New ZealandHousing NZ reject dog eviction claimsHousing New Zealand has rejected claims it has a new plan to evict dogs from state homes.23 Jan 07:40 AM
New ZealandWoman who took husky 'got off', owner saysA Kingston man is "frustrated" police gave the Canterbury woman who took his husky a pre-charge warning.22 Jan 08:52 PM
New ZealandNZ dairy company investigated for slaughter - reportsA New Zealand dairy company is reportedly being investigated by Chilean authorities over allegations it inhumanely slaughtered thousands of calves it couldn't use for milk production.21 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandMany state house dogs face eviction'I'm a grown woman - I feel discriminated against.' Housing NZ is tightening the leash around allowing dogs in state houses, and tenants are unimpressed.21 Jan 07:56 PM
WorldUS envoy slams Japanese dolphin slaughterThe picturesque bay at Taiji, 420km south of Tokyo, is the site of the world's largest annual dolphin slaughter.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandOrca caught stalking swimmerA swimmer who had a close encounter with orca in Wellington's Lyall Bay yesterday was never in danger, an orca expert says.21 Jan 01:59 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: Top five alternative petsWhen most of us think about pets it's cats and dogs that top the list. Sally Hibbard sheds some light on five alternative animals worth considering.21 Jan 12:50 AM
New ZealandSPCA deals with record welfare complaintsCanterbury SPCA welfare investigators are run off their feet trying to catch up after a record month for complaints in December.20 Jan 09:55 PM
