New ZealandSPCA to prosecute those who cut off puppy's earsAnimal protection inspectors are closing in on offenders responsible for cutting off the ears of an eight-week-old pitbull puppy.01 Dec 11:54 PM
LifestyleSomething fishy about that dietShelley Bridgeman reveals why she has become a secret pescetarian.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSow crates to be phased out by 2015Sow crates will be phased out by December 2015, Agriculture Minister David Carter announced today.01 Dec 05:46 AM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Cranky cat lovers have less to laugh aboutPaul Thomas says evidence which suggests dogs are smarter than cats will come as a rude shock to fans of felines.26 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDicaprio, Putin and the all-star plot to save tigersRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and actor Leonardo DiCaprio are an unlikely pairing of figureheads in the fight to save the tiger.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandWildlife park to adopt NZ's first gorillasA Christchurch wildlife park is adopting three endangered gorillas.17 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandOrana Wildlife Park adopts gorillasPhotos of the gorillas that Orana Wildlife Park has adopted from Sydney's Taronga Zoo.17 Nov 10:26 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>A (Nearly) Complete History of the Moose in New Zealand</i>Moose were released in Westland in 1900 and in Fiordland in 1910 but unlike other such introductions they were not a success.16 Nov 01:00 PM
New ZealandUnited Future outlines 2011 policiesUnited Future are calling for the outright ban of 1080 in the fight against possums and for the introduction of universal health insurance.14 Nov 09:37 PM
WorldMama Grizzly Palin's bear hug disturbs expertsSarah Palin's in trouble over a segment of her Alaskan reality TV show.14 Nov 04:30 PM