New ZealandPenguin deaths 'absolutely devastating'Bodies of more than 40 endangered yellow-eyed penguins have been found on Otago Peninsula, raising concerns of a repeat "mass mortality" event in 1990.11 Feb 06:57 PM
OpinionBrendan Moyle: Legal ivory trade not cause of elephant poachingI visited China for a research project on the ivory trade in January. It took two years of groundwork first.11 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionLynn Charlton: Rodeo fun just a theatre of crueltyAt two rodeos last month I watched as many in the crowd looked on, sealed off to the meaning of struggling frightened animals, writes Lynn Charlton.11 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Bearded blokes spouting load of hogwashThree weeks ago a 15-metre sperm whale corpse washed up on Paraparaumu beach, a coastal district about 40 minutes' drive north of Wellington.11 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPotential cat fight off the boilA potential cat fight has quietened down in Paihia after a conservation group accused the SPCA of supporting a cat colony in the Village Green.10 Feb 11:16 PM
New ZealandDogs attack five in minutesTwo dogs attacked two children, a teenager, an elderly tourist and a dog control officer in Methven after escaping from their yard.10 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTV hope for driving dogsThe SPCA'S famous driving dogs could star in their own television show.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandStudents poison horsesA mare and her foal have been poisoned with a cocktail of prescription and over-the-counter drugs by a group of schoolboys.09 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanBlog: I'm not fond of catsShelley Bridgeman isn't fond of cats. She's even gone as far as using cat repellent to keep the neighbourhood cats away.06 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Free-range fibbingColumnist Sam Judd checks in on free-range eggs. Are they really free-range or are the images of happy chickens frolicking in green paddocks just a fantasy?03 Feb 07:52 PM
OpinionJem Beedoo: If a moth is a monk then a shark must be a prop forwardYou must all know by now a moth is a monk: just look at his or her wings.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan badly injured in wasp swarm attackGerman wasps stung a Tauranga man so badly he was sick for three days and the skin peeled from his hand.01 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandAlbatross dies as heat stress affects colonyAn albatross has died as heat stress and fly strike hit the protected population of northern royal albatross at Taiaroa Head on Otago Peninsula.31 Jan 09:26 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: A better option than gunning for the family moggyIn Australia, companion animal controls are much stronger than ours, writes Brian Rudman. It seems a good first step in dissuading cat - and dog - ownership.31 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionCharles Daugherty: Thanks, Gareth, for getting our attentionDr Morgan has his facts right, and his modest proposals are in line with international trends and New Zealand law, writes Charles Daugherty.31 Jan 04:52 AM
New ZealandKerridge slams Morgan's $5 offerThe SPCA has rejected claims it releases cats into the wild after Gareth Morgan offered $5 for every unwanted cat it euthanised.30 Jan 10:22 PM
EntertainmentDriving dogs head to Top GearThe BBC car show <i>Top Gear</i> is coming to New Zealand to film our world-famous driving dogs.30 Jan 07:51 PM
New ZealandMorgan's offer: $5 for every cat killedEnvironmentalist Gareth Morgan has offered to donate $5 to the SPCA for every homeless cat they put down.30 Jan 07:04 PM
New ZealandDog attack victim relieved that animals are in custodyThe mother of a woman who was attacked by two dogs is relieved they have been removed from the owners.29 Jan 06:16 AM
New ZealandWandering sea lion searching for pupGem the sea lion was yesterday roaming Dunedin's Chisholm Park Golf Course and nearby coastal areas, apparently in search of her pup.28 Jan 09:52 PM
OpinionBob Kerridge: Where to now, Gareth Morgan?More than 80 per cent of those who live with cats consider them to be a member of the family, writes Bob Kerridge.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAnimal abuse fears over anti-cat fightGareth Morgan's campaign to control cats and save native birds could increase animal abuse and the economist should be held accountable, says the SPCA executive president.28 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessKaraka beckons rich and famousThe rich and the famous will be breaking out the cucumber sandwiches and champagne this week when they attend the National Yearling Sales at Karaka.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRacing royalty in city for salesAuckland's top-end hotels and restaurants are being kept busy as horse buyers from around the world descend on Karaka for the National Yearling sales.27 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelJungle feverAnn Huston took her sons on a voyage to Borneo’s Tanjung Puting National Park to meet their orange relatives.26 Jan 11:00 PM
