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
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre Woodham: Morgan flings his cat among the pigeonsIt was a regular old pussy riot on the airwaves this week after Gareth Morgan launched an attack on domestic cats.26 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Catcalls catapulting Morgan into a cat flapUNICEF goodwill ambassador Gareth Morgan is known for combining an adventurous spirit with a commitment to original thinking.26 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldFight for oil and wildlifeAmerican biologist Kelly Swing thwacks a bush with his butterfly net and a dozen or so bugs and insects drop in. One is a harvester, or daddy-long-legs, another a jumping spider that leaps on to a leaf where two beetles are mating.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoar baiter told to pay $8900Logan Joel Dawson pleaded guilty to charges laid under the Animal Welfare Act by the SPCA and will face his sentence in Hamilton District Court.25 Jan 04:46 AM
OpinionGareth Morgan: Killing people's pets? That's not what I saidAfter two days of frantic debate on cats in New Zealand it is worth paw-sing for a moment of reflection, writes Gareth Morgan.24 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandWoman attacked trying to save pet dogA hospitalised woman who needed surgery after a savage attack by two dogs in Christchurch is questioning why authorities haven't impounded the animals.24 Jan 06:46 PM
New ZealandFate sealed for death row dogA Tokoroa dog on death row for more than two years with a bill nearing $80,000 in upkeep and legal costs has been sentenced to death.24 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldDolphins killed in pay spatUp to 900 dolphins have been killed by villagers in the Solomon Islands, who claim it was an act of retaliation for not being paid money they were promised.24 Jan 04:30 PM
