WorldResurgence of wolf across EuropeA twig snaps, a crow calls, but nothing moves in the dense pine forests of Spain's Guadarrama mountains.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiver films rare orca encounterA man filming his diving expedition in Northland caught more than crayfish when he came face to face with a pod of orcas.02 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleAdopt me: IndyIndy was given to the SPCA after her previous owners moved from a country property to a small central home where there was not enough room for her to play.02 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 8 mistakes dog owners makeDo badly behaved dogs start out that way or are they are helped along by their owners? Animal behaviour expert Sally Hibbard tackles the question.01 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldHorrifying video goes viralIf there was ever a reason not to be nosey, then this video is it. And if you happen to be an arachnophobe, the scenes here are the stuff of your darkest nightmares.01 Jan 06:52 PM
New ZealandHorse's death reignites call to ban fireworksA horse spooked by New Year's Eve fireworks in the Bay of Islands has died from a horrific leg injury.01 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: BessieBessie is a 9-month-old whippet who was rescued after being thrown from a car.31 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldHuge python suffocates and kills security guardA giant python has suffocated and killed a security guard at a luxury beachfront hotel on the holiday island of Bali, Indonesia.31 Dec 04:51 AM
New ZealandCloud finds new familyAs the old Italian proverb goes, happy is the home with at least one cat.30 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldBudgeting for survival of speciesAustralia is following a scheme introduced in NZ to decide which wildlife should be allowed to die off29 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: NinaNina is a 1-year-old cat that prefers living in a quiet atmosphere as she becomes overwhelmed by loud noises.28 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandLooking death in the face pays offLying flat on the dirt in a Namibian desert, Stephen Belcher was just 30m away from a hunting leopard.28 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandAdopt me: CadoCado is a playful puppy, full of life and energy and always smiling. He came to the SPCA in mid-2013 and is hoping to have an owner by the time 2014 rolls in.28 Dec 12:08 AM
New ZealandPrincess wants decent steer for her 'baby'Wanted: heavy earth-moving equipment to help rescue Princess Jury's "baby" from the mud.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi's stunning great white picLying on the floor of a research boat off the coast of South Africa in treacherous waters, NZ photographer Chris McLennan knew he had to stay focused.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMystery of moggy's origins solvedResearchers have found the earliest case of cat domestication, along with the first direct evidence of how it may have happened.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAdopt me: Agnes and ArabiaThese domestic shorthair tabby kittens are playful and loveable. They get along well so would love to be adopted together.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand2013's odd animal talesA firefighter turned "dog whisperer", the mystery of the South Island black panther and wild otters in Southland all made headlines this year.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaihi beach closed after shark sightingA shark sighting forced lifeguards to close Waihi Beach earlier today.24 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandKiwi chick dies in dope netDope growers have been blamed for the death of a "beautiful" young kiwi chick that was being monitored by the Department of Conservation.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleYour dog does recognise youGood news for dog owners everywhere – your canine friend does recognise your face, according to new research.19 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandSPCA at 'cat crisis point'The Auckland SPCA has halved the cost of adopting cats and kittens over the Xmas period, saying it is at "crisis point" with too many feline arrivals.19 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandAnimal cruelty couple has application for appeal dismissedA former Kennel Club judge and his wife, who were banned from caring for animals for 20 years, have had their application for appeal dismissed.17 Dec 09:24 PM
WorldStores ban Angora over viral video of live rabbits being pluckedOnline retailer ASOS has joined a host of upmarket shops in banning angora products over a viral video exposing the cruelty that rabbits suffer.17 Dec 02:57 AM
