TravelDog owners left shocked by this huge travel expensePet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.29 Oct 10:41 PM
World'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabisThe owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.29 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandGet in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog testsLocal farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.26 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandPet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit PatokaPatoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.26 Oct 03:12 AM
New Zealand'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremonySir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.24 Oct 11:37 PM
New ZealandFamily's opposition to pet crematorium being built next door costs them $121,000Soul Friends owner: 'I don’t think there’s ever a perfect place to put a crematorium'.24 Oct 07:00 AM
LifestyleCats have the power to glow in the dark, scientists discoverMysterious fluorescent properties "could help mammals communicate".22 Oct 05:54 AM
New ZealandTigers' 15-times-a-day mating routine 'actually not that many'There are high hopes Hamilton Zoo's latest love story will result in new tiger cubs.21 Oct 08:15 PM
TravelHow to ensure you leave no trace this sunny seasonThese principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.20 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogsCalls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo zebras have been busy with 29th foal in 15 yearsMare Marbles gave birth to the still-nameless foal at the end of September.19 Oct 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cowsFour cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.17 Oct 03:51 AM
VideoLuxury South African safariWhat it's like on a luxury South African safari at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Video / Aja LethabyWatch16 Oct 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Rest in peace, little big man' - Ponsonby grieves the ginger cat with many names, but only one lifeThe feisty feline who liked to lunch at Prego is no more.16 Oct 03:05 AM
Lifestyle‘Dad would be stoked’: Robert Irwin shares emotional milestoneRobert had an emotional moment at Australia Zoo celebrating what his father started.15 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandPopular fete offers early start for Christmas shoppingA wide range of regular and new stalls will be there this year.15 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandDogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainerA dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.13 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandCat fight: Neighbours end up in court over kittensOne neighbour accused the other of feeding her cats.13 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMotorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklingsA duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.12 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandRising possum numbers in Hawke’s Bay; landowners asked to cullMove to a possum contractor model has been parked, as council focuses on cyclone.10 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandAdopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injuredA "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.08 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandHero police dog who hunted 'baddest of criminals' put down after cancer battleOden, 5, had been part of Tāmaki Makaurau police dog section for a number of years.05 Oct 11:17 PM
New ZealandHoly hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremonyHastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.02 Oct 03:23 AM
Lifestyle4WD: Four-wheeled-dog caught behind the wheelPolice were stunned when the photo appeared to show a good boy behind the wheel.02 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandArt to help dogs: Northland art project to help dog owners who can't afford vet careA creative new fundraising campaign aims to help Northland's neglected dogs get vet care.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBird numbers at Whanganui's Virginia Lake aviary slashedThe drop in bird numbers was down to natural attrition and rehoming.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWingspan celebrates completion of $2.4m display aviaries and breeding chambersThe third stage of the project is set to begin in 2024.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandGeese and wallaby woes: What Rotorua candidates think of Predator Free 2050Candidates were asked what their parties would do to control pests.28 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingPet food company must pay $220k after worker's finger amputatedIt was the company's second amputation incident in three years.26 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease riskHowever, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.26 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandHopes for speedy recovery for turtle missing flipperA rare black sea turtle with only three flippers has washed up on a Northland beach.25 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandA win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLinda HallMiddle NZ: The circle of life moves usEpsom salt baths and separating her from the flock couldn't save her. But then, new life.19 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleThe Conversation: Is it okay to kiss your pet?While pets have many mental health benefits, they can spread infectious diseases too.17 Sep 02:24 AM
