Fish oil supplements have been hailed as the latest weapon in the battle to ward off disease., but are putting deep-sea sharks in peril, warn conservationists.

New Zealand scientists have genetically engineered a cow that may be the first in the world to produce hypo-allergenic high-protein milk.

Wasteful and cruel shark-finning is prohibited in many countries, but NZ allows it - with provisions, writes Alexander Gillespie.

A nurse who starved her pets and kept them in filthy conditions has been banned from owning animals for 10 years.

Whangarei's newest residents - two baby tuatara - will be among the most watched, and talked about, additions to the district ever when they go on public display today.

Wellington Zoo's new home for Malayan sun bears and Sumatran tigers will open to the public this weekend.

The Green Party has called on the Government to put an end to shark finning in New Zealand waters.

A West Coast farmer has been sentenced to community service after 60 cattle were found dead and dying.

Plans to transform Napier's Marine Parade have not dampened the resolve of Marineland supporters who want marine animals to feature in the site's redevelopment.

The scavengers of the sky are now hitting Mount Maunganui's cafe scene, dive-bombing al fresco customers, knocking over coffees and defecating on patrons.

Sam Judd looks at the effect of plastic and toxins on marine life - particularly killer whales.

The keepers of our most fearsome predators tell Bronwyn Sell how they avoid being eaten.

A young huntaway that was seized from its owner after becoming badly malnourished has bounced back in the care of a loving Bay of Plenty family.