Jill Worrall finds some 19th century parallels with New Zealand history in South America's deep south.

A Nelson surfer suffered a deep puncture wound to his hand while wrestling a 2m shark during the weekend.

Driving round the main Chatham island you see weka everywhere - in fact, they're a pest, writes Jim Eagles.

If you're thinking about getting a pet rabbit for Easter - or at any other time - here are a few things to keep in mind.

The SPCA believes too much money is being spent on an animal cruelty case.

Lovable bottle-nosed dolphin makes it on to top 10 list for Time magazine

Moko the cheeky bottlenose dolphin has been named on Time magazine's website as one of history's most heroic animals.