New ZealandWallabies: Pests, not petsThey may be fluffy and cute but Western Bay residents are being warned wallabies are not pets.12 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandOne driving dog still homelessWhile adoption offers have been pouring in for last night's two canine stars of Campbell Live, the third driving dog is still homeless.11 Dec 12:40 AM
WorldParrot taught to driveIn an effort to quieten his family parrot, a US student has taught the bird how to drive.09 Dec 10:52 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Don't let them banish the birdsA few weeks ago, an injured kaka was rescued from a Queen St gutter and is now in a new home at the Auckland Zoo.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Swat team' to rescue whalesA "swat team" of whale rescue experts has undertaken an intensive three-day course in freeing whales that have become tangled in ropes and nets.05 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandWhite kiwi wins heartsThe third white kiwi chick to hatch at Pukaha Mt Bruce may not be making international headlines, but was gathering its own fans at a public feeding this week.05 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldAntarctic hero's 'ill fated' callsFor the past century, since heading the first Australian-led Antarctic expedition, Sir Douglas Mawson has been considered a national hero.05 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: NZ can drive ending of animal testing"Why doesn't NZ take a bold step and complement its clean, green image by becoming the first country in the world to ban testing on animals?" asks Catriona MacLennan.04 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDogs can drive: here's proofThree SPCA dogs are learning how to drive in a bid to change public perception on the intelligence of rescue dogs.03 Dec 09:52 PM
New ZealandTeaching dogs to driveAuckland SPCA dogs Monty, Porter and Ginny are learning to drive. Video courtesy of SPCA/Driving DogsWatch03 Dec 09:06 PM
OpinionEditorial: Endangering animals for recreational gain repellentEditorial: The use of animals in such a context should not win the approval of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandParty pill tests on animals in doubtManufacturers of party pills could be prevented from testing their drugs on animals if they cannot prove it is worth the pain they could potentially cause.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandParty pills tested on animalsParty pills will be tested on animals before they are allowed to be sold because "human safety is ... paramount", Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne says.02 Dec 01:16 AM
New ZealandPro-surfer's epic paddlePro-surfer Dave Rastovich was here to help save the threatened Maui's dolphin, but in the end it was them who helped him.01 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandNo charges laid for 'handog'No charges will be laid against a man who horrified dozens of drivers by carrying his dog like a huge handbag while walking on a main road.01 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandZoo celebrates 90 yearsAuckland Zoo is celebrating its 90th birthday with an invitation to others over the age of 90.30 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandSwimmers delighted by dolphinsThe antics of dolphins off the beach at Thorne Bay put smiles on faces but when a couple of swimmers ducked below the surface a big surprise awaited.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark takes long way homeA shark that swam from New Zealand to Fiji has returned home for Christmas, rounding off an 11,000km odyssey and amazing the scientists who tracked her journey.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShark shock for holiday familyA group of children were happily playing in the water at Paihia, cooling off from the hot sun - then someone yelled: "Shark!"27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan gored by longhorn cattle beastA man who was gored by a longhorn cattle beast, which lifted him into the air several times with its horn lodged in his stomach, is in a stable condition.25 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandPoachers kill park wildlifeWild birds including ducks, geese and pheasants are being poached from public parks in Auckland and being turned into dinner.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan attacked by cowA man attacked by a longhorn cattle beast has been flown to hospital by the Palmerston North Rescue helicopter with serious stomach and chest injuries.25 Nov 03:50 AM
