New ZealandThe seas are dying and NZ not helping: expertBritish documentary maker Charles Clover says that NZ risks losing its world-leader status on managing fisheries.25 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleSacrificed fur fashionThe fight against killing animals for the sake of fashion continues but designers are increasingly going back to the old favourite - albeit claiming the skins are ethically produced.24 Feb 11:00 PM
WorldStudy shows elephants 'talk'Elephants do talk to each other, researchers in the US have discovered.22 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandDogs shot and dragged awayPolice are trying to locate the bodies of two pet dogs after their owner found blood, shotgun casings and one of their collars on the road.22 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandLow-fat Cookie is slimmer of the yearCookie the dog looked more like the Cookie Monster when his owners first laid eyes on him.21 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ may join anti-whaling lawsuitMurray McCully says NZ will consider joining any legal action to force Japan to stop whaling in the Southern Ocean if diplomatic channels fail.21 Feb 03:00 PM
TravelThe illegal camps that threaten to destroy Kenya's Masai MaraAn unpublished Kenyan government audit reveals that the Greater Mara ecosystem is now weighed down by 108 camps and lodges, many of which are flouting the law.19 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandKick in the head keeps shark at bayIn the end it was the bronze whaler that came off worse during a terrifying man-versus-shark encounter near Whitianga this week.17 Feb 03:00 PM