New ZealandOwner horrified at castration of prized pedigreeThe mysterious and totally unauthorised neutering of pedigree cat Buddy has infuriated his Tauranga owner, who can no longer lease him out as a stud cat.27 Jan 12:10 AM
WorldRoar power beats snappy ambushThree lionesses pounced on a crocodile - and a tourist caught it all on camera.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeaten baby fur sealA baby fur seal found brutally beaten in a west Auckland stream is now recovering at Auckland Zoo. DOC is prosecuting two men over the attack. Photos / Auckland Zoo25 Jan 04:04 AM
PropertyReality Check - Emu farmingSometimes your new life on a piece of land can all be going swimmingly when the red tape of bureaucracy comes along and changes everything.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRugby-playing pig travels by hogReal pigs don't fly. They ride on Harley-Davidsons. At least Billy Black's 6-month-old kunekune pig does.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDOC puts stranded whales out of miseryDOC staff have killed 10 pilot whales which survived the stranding of a pod of 24 in Parengarenga harbour in the Far North. 21 Jan 03:56 AM
WorldSharks just love snappy dressersIf you want to minimise chances of a shark attack, leave your fluorescent boardshorts or yellow polka-dot bikini at home.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA prepares case over cutting of puppy's earsThe SPCA is is preparing a case against a person believed to have cut off an eight-week-old Tauranga puppy's ears with a pair of scissors.18 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandMourning dolphin carries dead calf around harbourA dolphin known as 'Potato' has been spotted swimming in Whangarei harbour with a dead calf on her fins.18 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandFour whales die but one savedFour whales stranded at Port Waikato yesterday are to be buried in sand dunes just metres from where they lay.13 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Eye: Cat lady lacking crazyJoanna Lumley meets a cheetah in the next episode of her show about cats.12 Jan 08:30 PM
