OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Animal testing flawed, cruelWhy should dogs die so humans can get high? Animal testing takes lives, and humans and animals suffer.17 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelWetlands on our doorstepDionne Christian explores a refuge for endangered wildlife.16 Aug 11:00 PM
WorldNew species emerges from South American jungleA raccoon-like animal has become the first new carnivore to be discovered in 35 years.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRam attack video goes viralA Nelson trailbike rider has become an internet sensation after posting a video showing him being attacked by an angry ram.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRider's stoush with angry ram goes viralA Nelson trail bike rider has received international attention for a video showing him being confronted by an angry ram.11 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandPhoto recall: Monkey a puzzle for other motoristsHeads turned to stare as Bwana the baboon coasted down the motorway in a sports car on the afternoon of May 17, 1983, but for driver Tony Ratcliffe this monkeying around was daily life.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents angered by bid to save dogThe parents of a boy whose face was mauled in a dog attack are furious the owner is returning to court to save her pet two years after their son was injured.10 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldCamels linked to deadly mystery virusThe one-humped dromedary camel of Arabia may be the source of a mysterious respiratory virus that emerged without warning last year causing kidney failure and severe pneumonia and leading to the death of about half the people known to be infected.10 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandAnimals in motion: pets after the quakesMassive forces bent faults below the Canterbury Plains, jolting a sleeping city awake at 4.35am. The other world - that occupied by animals - got an almighty fright too.09 Aug 09:51 PM
New ZealandPhony painted penguins fool...everyoneTwo stationary yellow-eyed penguins standing sentinel over Sandfly Bay on Otago Peninsula have been confusing penguins, tourists and volunteers alike.07 Aug 10:14 PM
New ZealandNewbie the height of cutenessAuckland Zoo's latest arrival was out and about on her legs yesterday but already has keepers on their toes.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland hen 'dropping bombs'A Northland hen is continuing to pop out huge eggs - but it's not because of the weather, season or what she's been eating.05 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandLosing more than furFat cat Hazel is a pet with a plan. And she needs an owner willing to help her stick to it.03 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldHunters become hunted in tiger warIn the foothills of the Himalayas, a war is being waged. Soldiers with M16 assault rifles patrol the grasslands and forests and surveillance drones buzz overhead.02 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAttack on horses sparks 'wonderful' responseJude Nickolls was brought to tears again yesterday - this time by the kindness and generosity of strangers.01 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Annoying' dog saves ownerThree weeks ago Col Sheehan was enjoying a few holes at the Tinwald Golf Course before his pet very likely saved his life.31 Jul 10:17 PM
New Zealand'It's not a joke to horsey people'One of Queenstown's top horsewomen was reduced to tears yesterday after discovering her two horses had their tail hair hacked off.30 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandFamily pet mutilatedFour days after a pet dog disappeared, its skinned and mutilated body was dumped on a family's South Auckland lawn.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Obscene' testing protestedHundreds of protesters rallied around New Zealand today opposing a law that allows testing of party pills on animals.30 Jul 07:31 AM
