New ZealandNine cows killed by lightning in WaikatoA Waikato farmer has been left counting the cost of Saturday night's wild electrical storm after finding nine cows killed by lightning.23 Sep 02:23 AM
EntertainmentRihanna's Instagram leads to arrestsPop star Rihanna spent a weekend at the beach in Thailand, leaving behind a trail of racy tweets and an incriminating Instagram photograph.22 Sep 08:34 PM
New ZealandLife in isolation for killer elephantA killer elephant remains alone at a closed zoo where the owners are refusing offers of help.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCat sent for neutering accidentally put downA healthy family pet has been accidentally put down after going to the SPCA for desexing.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhale of an achievementPersistent prompting by an Auckland scientist has persuaded the shipping industry to rearrange its schedules, for a whale.20 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandShipping companies slow down for whalesShipping companies have agreed to slow down and alter course in the Hauraki Gulf in an effort to save an endangered resident whale.20 Sep 08:20 PM
New ZealandWildlife heroes honouredIn an emotion-charged ceremony, Rochelle Constantine was one of three inaugural recipients of the Holdaway Awards at the Hauraki Gulf Forum's annual seminar this month.20 Sep 08:13 PM
TravelSuitcase stowawaysPamela Wade reminds us what to do when an illegal hitch-hiker comes home with us from an overseas trip.18 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldGrumpy's 'spokescat' dealShe's been an internet sensation, now Grumpy Cat has landed a 'spokescat' endorsement deal with Friskies that should turn that famous frown upside down.18 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandMeet the new (Dean) BarkerHe's carrying the hopes of a nation, and now Dean Barker has another claim to fame - lending his name to a rare kiwi chick.17 Sep 08:57 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into rottweiler attack concludesThe owners of two rottweilers that mauled an 8-year-old Christchurch boy last month will find out next week if they will be charged.17 Sep 12:08 AM
WorldA fly has 'Matrix'-like movesTrying to swat a fly is like trying to shoot Keanu Reeves in <i>The Matrix</i> because time appears to move more slowly in the minds of smaller animals.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCat abducted, shaved, branded with swastikaThe search is on for the people who shaved a family cat in Christchurch and marked a swastika on its back.16 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandPass the soapChickens are increasingly common in suburban gardens but many owners are unaware of the potential dangers of their pets.14 Sep 11:36 PM
New ZealandKiwis taken to vet with sore bumsFourteen rare Okarito rowi kiwi have been taken to vets in the North Island with sore bottoms.13 Sep 05:56 AM
New ZealandBubbles dies during stormA Christchurch wildlife park is in mourning after a much-loved ostrich died in Tuesday's storm.13 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandShark fins float in WellingtonOne hundred grey shark fins, and one orange fin, are floating in Wellington harbour today to mark the final day of shark awareness week.13 Sep 03:26 AM
WorldIs there an ape for that? Orangutans plan tripsIt's the ape equivalent of Google Maps and Facebook. The night before a big trip, Arno the orangutan plots his journey and lets others know where he is going with a long, whooping call.12 Sep 02:26 AM
WorldMan killed by runaway elephant in FranceAn 84-year-old man has been killed near Paris after an elephant belonging to a local circus escaped from its pen and hit him with its trunk.09 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Talk to neighbours first about their noisy dogsOur neighbours have two large dogs on their well-fenced urban property. We have two problems with them.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDolphin proposal 'inadequate'Conservation groups say a new government proposal to help the world's rarest marine dolphin, Maui's dolphin, is inadequate and will not save the species from extinction.08 Sep 03:03 AM
WorldA lab experiment, but spot the differenceBlack labrador puppy Amani will have a tough job keeping up with his foster brothers - cheetah cubs Winspear and Kamau.08 Sep 02:58 AM
