New ZealandBaby orca Toa: DoC has 'contingency plans for all scenarios'Dr Ingrid Visser says they won't euthanase Toa if he remains healthy.20 Jul 08:22 PM
New ZealandGone rogue: NZ celebrity animals whose wild antics have gripped the nation'This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen. You're being shagged by a rare parrot'14 Jul 09:52 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Our complex relationship with animalsGen Xers are a powerful and sexy generation. We are ruthless and cynical.11 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Nightmare scenario': Potentially untreatable superbug being passed from dogs to humansAntimicrobial resistance is forecast to kill 10 million a year by 2050 if left unchecked.10 Jul 10:47 PM
EntertainmentThe real-life shark horror story that paved the way for JawsANALYSIS: In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in shark-infested waters.10 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleWorld's tallest horse, Big Jake, dies in WisconsinThe 20-year-old Belgian named Big Jake lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette.06 Jul 05:22 AM
LifestyleHorror in the U-bend: Man bitten on genitals by Austrian toilet snakeHe was doing his business when he "felt a nip in the genital area".05 Jul 09:49 PM
LifestyleHorse poo alert: Community in stink over city vs country battleCountry dwellers point finger at incoming townies over the vexed issue of horse dung.04 Jul 10:19 PM
WorldMan found guilty of stabbing 16 catsSteven Bouquet found guilty of "savage" stabbing of 16 cats, which left nine dead.02 Jul 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessObituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's workThe Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.02 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleDog poo spray battle: Mum takes on irresponsible ownersMum takes action after battling against a stinking tide of dog mess.30 Jun 06:28 PM
VideoRobins Return TrailerA teaser for PNCC's mini-documentary Robins Return. Video / Palmerston North City CouncilWatch29 Jun 11:01 PM
RoyalsMonaco Princess undergoing 'multiple procedures' for serious infectionBefore contracting an infection she worked with various ambassadors to raise awareness.26 Jun 10:56 PM
EntertainmentUnearthed Steve Irwin letter exposes tragedy of family feudA letter written by Steve Irwin to his father highlights just how much has changed.25 Jun 11:41 PM
WorldHoming fail: 10,000 pigeons lost during raceSolar storm blamed for 'one of the very worst ever racing days in our history'.24 Jun 07:04 PM
LifestyleWoman contracts horrific disease from her catA 28-year-old suffered for months and nearly lost her vision after the horror injury.17 Jun 10:31 PM
LifestyleFamily's 'huge shock' after their cremated cat returns homeFrankie's family thought he had been run over - until he reappeared days later.17 Jun 02:19 AM
LifestyleFamily's nightmare after trip to beachA beloved dog nearly died after a seemingly innocent day playing fetch at the beach.16 Jun 07:58 PM
Lifestyle'Pre-Owned Senior Dogs': Pet Rescue group's hysterical post'Are our dogs slow moving?' asks Vintage Pet Rescue. 'You bet they are!'16 Jun 02:53 AM
LifestyleOwner sparks debate over decision to euthanise 'pandemic dog'A journalist has opened up about the 'heartbreaking decision' to euthanise adopted dog.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Spider apocalypse' hits Victoria after heavy rains, floodsArachnophobes, you may want to look away now ...15 Jun 06:05 AM
WorldWatch: Bear rescued after being found stuck on power poleLocal residents had to bear with a 15-minute paws in their electricity supply.10 Jun 11:55 PM
VideoArizona line worker coaxes bear from power poleA bear in Arizona emerged unscathed from quite the power trip when it became stuck on a power pole. Video / AP Watch10 Jun 11:30 PM
WorldDog ejected from vehicle in crash found herding sheepLost dog was found herding sheep after vanishing for two days.10 Jun 11:15 PM
WorldRussian military dogs get Covid-19 vaccineWould you get your dog vaccinated against Covid-19?08 Jun 08:35 AM
New ZealandBest friend safe but flood pain remainsDave Stewart and his family may have emerged from the floodwaters safe and well.08 Jun 01:41 AM
WorldCambodia rat hero retires after five yearsMine-sniffing Magawa, the African giant pouched rat, is retiring after five years of duty.05 Jun 10:17 PM
Lifestyle4m crocodile spotted metres from shore at popular Aussie beachA fisherman thought he saw a large log floating in the breakers. Then he looked again.04 Jun 05:38 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Rare whale shark found dead at Harataonga, Great Barrier IslandA dead whale shark has been found on Great Barrier Island.04 Jun 01:00 AM
LifestyleWatch: Dog Mum vs Mama Bear - dramatic video shows teen saving petsWhen her beloved dogs were threatened, the teenager didn't hesitate.01 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandOrca found dead after stranding on KaiparaThe whale had earlier been spotted stranded.31 May 11:31 PM
New ZealandMass cull: Council calls time on geese at Huntly lakeSAFE says the council should be re-homing the geese rather than killing them.31 May 11:11 PM
LifestylePrickly problem: Why we can't 'parachute' hedgehogs home to UKThe prickly pests are due to be culled, despite calls to fly them home to Britain.31 May 06:10 PM
LifestyleDognapped: 'Sick' pet removed from multimillion-dollar homeHis "rescuers" claim he was "smuggled to freedom" but former owners take a different view.31 May 01:37 AM
