New ZealandFinding Burrito: Desperate search for missing poodle pays offAn Auckland couple have found their beloved dog after an intense 10-day search.26 Sep 07:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe godwit's long, long nonstop journey to New ZealandNew York Times: Birds make the journey from Alaska without stopping to eat, drink or rest.26 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldSeal that evaded capture in local pond surrenders at police stationWayward seal that wandered into a Massachusetts pond has surrendered to police.24 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandMissing dog Scamp found, frail, 'frightened', but aliveScamp hadn't been seen for five days after being attacked at a dog park.21 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandHail the almighty Dora - Napier penguin of the momentMore than a quarter of all respondents voted for Dora.13 Sep 07:54 PM
LifestyleAll the Queen's corgis: Shock over who gets her dogsWhere will Her Majesty's lifelong companions go now that the Queen has passed?11 Sep 08:30 PM
WorldNigeria seizes donkey genitals to be smuggled to Hong KongSacks of the donkey male genitals were seized at the international airport in Lagos.10 Sep 04:10 AM
CrimeStarving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farmA Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNew prime minister or not, Larry the Cat is here to stayNew York Times: The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office is a permanent fixture at No. 10.06 Sep 09:53 PM
WorldWatch: Ukrainian firefighters rescue kitten from burning building'We found a beauty,' one of the firefighters said.05 Sep 01:43 AM
LifestylePenguin gets sight-saving cataract operation in NZ firstPenguin gets sight-saving cataract operation in NZ first.01 Sep 03:52 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Heartbreaking reality of owning a dogAfter pouring his heart into raising his dog, Lee Suckling is facing the reality of time.31 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow 'the most vicious horrible animal alive' became a YouTube starNew York Times: The Mink Man trains feisty carnivores and his 1.3m followers love it.31 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDid my cat just hit on me? An adventure in pet translationNew York Times: Entrepreneurs aim to put pet translation tools into our pockets.29 Aug 11:08 PM
New ZealandGirl jet skis with a pod of dolphinsPod of dolphins swim with girl on jet ski. Video / Zoe TeikamataWatch28 Aug 09:32 PM
EnvironmentUnmanaged threat: Dog owners urged to take lead to protect wildlifeNew DoC campaign aims to educate dog owners in how they can help protect native species.26 Aug 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWill your dog get dementia? A large new study offers cluesNew York Times: Risk of "doggy dementia" greater in dogs who don't exercise.25 Aug 10:16 PM
LifestyleDogs cry 'happy tears' when their owners return homeA 'world-first' for animals, scientists are now investigating further emotional reactions.23 Aug 01:06 AM
TravelVirgin Australia worker melts hearts with sweet act for dog ownerThe sweet act brought a panicked dog owner to tears.23 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLose your home or your pet? Strict rental rules push tenants out the doorIt's a choice between keeping your furry friend or having a place to live for renters.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulie Chapman: Pets caught in violent break-upsOPINION: Pet Refuge founder outlines the challenges for pet owners in violent situations.18 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelTrio of miniature dinosaurs travel from UK to AustraliaThe three tuatara arrived into Sydney and immediately entered quarantine.17 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA walrus named Freya showed up in Norway. Did she have to die?New York Times: Critics say the decision to put down the walrus was unnecessary.16 Aug 07:53 PM
WorldWatch: Dramatic rescue of endangered zoo animalFootage has been released showing a zoo animal's dramatic rescue after it escaped.15 Aug 03:09 AM
WorldToo popular for her own good: Norway kills Freya the walrusOfficials decide popular 600kg female attraction posed a risk to human safety.14 Aug 06:11 PM
LifestyleSize matters: Why women feel safer around men with small dogsMales walking smaller four-legged friends are viewed as less threatening.10 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandSculpture honours birdman Robert WebbBronze public sculpture of birdman Robert Webb pitched by Northland artists Dell Pryor and Susan Dinkelacker. Video / Supplied Watch08 Aug 11:54 PM
LifestyleFive dog breeds top vet says they would never ownThinking about getting a dog, or already besotted by a certain breed?08 Aug 04:24 AM
LifestyleWhy cats love people who hate themNew research shows that 'cat lovers' are often treated with the most animosity by cats.07 Aug 08:08 AM
New ZealandCouple spend $65k trying to get beloved French Bulldogs into NZA couple who moved to NZ from Indonesia has spent three years trying to bring their dogs.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTied up and abandoned: 'Awesome' dog rescued after being 'dumped' in the bush'It's crazy to think that humans can be that horrible.'04 Aug 07:50 PM
LifestyleWatch: Lion v pigeon at Auckland ZooYou can take the lion out of the wild but you can't take the wild out of the lion's cage.04 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandDunedin vet calls for cat controlsA Dunedin veterinarian says introducing cat controls is about the welfare of the animals, not killing them. Video / ODTWatch04 Aug 01:23 AM
New ZealandCat controls: 'We need to do better'Forced registration and desexing are part of a petition to get moggies under control.03 Aug 11:27 PM
