Beachgoers have little to fear from sharks, despite an increased number of sightings during the past summer months in Australia.

In part two of this series on things that sting and bite, the experts look at spiders and sort fact from fiction.

Delicate ecosystems - and a unique mixture of natural and human history - need intelligent management and support from everyone

A woman says she is still waiting for a proper explanation after her pet was killed at a Chinese airport

An Animal Health Board has been challenged to prove it dropped 1080 pellets where it says it did.

Next month, Gareth Morgan will lead an expedition of 40 everyday Kiwis to Antarctica. The last of a 3-part series analyses the impact on wildlife of climate change and the race for resources.

Motutapu's precious pest-free status was shattered when a stoat was discovered on bordering island Rangitoto after swimming an incredible 3km across the Hauraki Gulf.

In a four-part series, experts take a look at the toxic surprises that could be lurking in the backyard, beach or bush - or even the bathroom - this summer. We start with a look at the beach.

More than 3300 dogs impounded in Auckland were destroyed in 2010-11.

The SPCA is following up after five-week-old puppies were dumped in a bin and left to die.