New ZealandAbandoned victims of ChristmasAuckland's SPCA is gearing up to receive more than 1000 animals that will arrive over the busy Christmas/New Year season.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMeerkats an early Christmas presentHamilton Zoo have had an early Christmas present this year - four meerkats from Auckland Zoo.23 Dec 11:35 PM
New ZealandShark closes Mt Maunganui beachLifeguards have closed Mt Maunganui beach after a surfer's close encounter with a shark.23 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandDog pulls drowned puppies from estuaryA mother dog howled all night after she fished her six dead puppies out of an estuary after they had been dumped in a shopping bag.23 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandWoman seriously hurt in dog attackA "cowardly" man left a woman bleeding from serious arm injuries after his dog attacked her in Kaiapoi near Christchurch this morning.23 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandERA awards elephant handler $26,000An elephant handler was sacked after being told that his charge, Jumbo, was 'lost', only to find she had been given away.22 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandAbused puppy finding joy in new homeThe family who adopted Trooper - the puppy that was rescued after being found outside the Gate Pa shops, in Tauranga, with its ears chopped off - say he is settling in to his new home very well.21 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandGoing to the beach? Keep an eye out for sharksWarm early summer seas around northern NZ are attracting increasing numbers of sharks. 21 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionWendyl Nissen<i>Wendyl Nissen</i>: Off with Winston's head!In the end it wasn't very difficult at all. I simply went out to lunch, drank a few glasses of very good champagne and did it.18 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandWhy chickens are crossing the highwayFor years, families have dropped off chickens that no longer lay or are no longer loved at the State Highway 1 carpark. Now, cars are pulling up for another reason: to kidnap the wild chooks.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWarm waters bring sharks to shoreWarm sea temperatures are a blessing for swimmers in the western Bay of Plenty, but the warmer waters are also bringing unwanted guests closer to shore.17 Dec 09:57 PM
New ZealandAbused puppy gets a new, loving homeThe pit bull puppy found in a Tauranga shopping area with his ears chopped off will head to a loving new home today.17 Dec 09:31 PM
