New ZealandFocus: First Pet Refuge shelter to open to help pets of domestic violencePet Refuge founder Julie Chapman raised enough money to build a shelter that will open next year. Video / Michael CraigWatch19 May 08:57 PM
WorldHero dog digs up baby buried alivePing Pong is being hailed as a hero after his owner saw him scratching in the dirt.19 May 01:18 AM
LifestyleFirefighter's heartwarming act for dog after fatal crashThe pooch, named Lucky, was travelling with his owner when another vehicle lost control.18 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandCanine love triangle has its culmination in courtCustody battle over plucky Chihuahua pup has reached resolution in Dunedin District Court.17 May 09:18 PM
LifestyleWorld mourns as internet sensation Grumpy Cat diesThe cat had more than 8.5 million followers on Facebook.17 May 10:24 AM
LifestyleHoliday nightmare: Lion rips off toddler's scalp at animal farmA girl is in a critical condition after a lioness reached through a fence and clawed her.16 May 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog attack on nurse has fractured familyThe attack was human error and Smokey doesn't deserve to pay the price, her owner says.13 May 07:14 AM
New ZealandBrian the balancing seagull goes the extra mile for chips in Napier"It wasn't a funny mating ritual — it was jealousy over the chips."13 May 02:06 AM
LifestyleVegans storm restaurant in brutal exchange with customersVegan group that took dead piglet into McDonald's confront restaurant-goers.13 May 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Catastrophe averted': Cat of Wellington temporarily detained by policeThe feline was released without charge and instead let go with a warning.10 May 02:17 AM
WorldFrench sheep join country school's class action15 sheep have been enrolled at a primary school to save classes threatened with closure.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLost dog survives year in Old Man RangeBen the huntaway was malnourished but hugely pleased to be back with people.07 May 08:49 PM
New ZealandNapier hit-and-run leaves Archie the dog homeless, needing surgeryThe SPCA is reaching out to members of the public who might be able to help Archie.07 May 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Let children see animals dieCOMMENT: Children and parents need to know what it takes to put food on the table.04 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPod of dolphins 'not bothered' by confident Auckland swimmers who 'engaged' themSeven "playful" dolphins frolicked in the water at Murrays Bay with three swimmers today.03 May 07:38 AM
New ZealandKiller Whales Attack Gray Whale5 transient Killer Whales attack and kill a Gray whale from start to finish. / Monterey Bay Whale Watch/gowhales.comWatch30 Apr 10:56 PM
WorldWoman arrested after dumping puppies'The Good Samaritan played a major role in saving theses puppies' lives.'28 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Bats found hanging around the back of Rotorua Pak'nSaveSite becomes third confirmed NZ urban bat location. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Apr 11:15 PM
WorldStudy Penguin colony hit hard by melting sea iceWorld's second largest colony's "catastrophic" breeding failure linked to melting sea ice.26 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldViral selfie a pic for park's family photo albumAs gorillas arrive in the sanctuary at a young age, they learn from their caretakers.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaggot-infested birds and eels dumped in Auckland Council officeBags of maggot-infested birds and eels dumped at Auckland Council. WARNING: Distressing26 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Disrespectful' - Tourists ignore warning signs, harass wild sealsGroup, including children, were "posing for photos, crouching down to get closer".26 Apr 03:33 AM
WorldPolar bear drifted more than 644km away from home on ice floeThe polar bear was returned to the Russian Arctic.24 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldThe gorilla selfies! Anti-poacher's incredible images go viralPhotogenic mountain gorillas pose for a selfie in the Congo.21 Apr 07:56 PM
WorldTiger attack sends keeper to hospital, zoo says 'nothing will happen to tiger''Nothing will happen to the tiger, he is a wild animal and was acting on instinct"20 Apr 08:26 PM
LifestyleWhat happens when you hate your dog?All Emma Read had ever wanted was a puppy - but he turned into a nightmare.19 Apr 09:42 PM
EnvironmentFunding needed to keep bird recovery centre alive after loss of sponsorThe centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.18 Apr 12:45 AM
LifestyleRandom cat sneaks into house, cuddles Kiwi man recovering from surgery'Dad is recovering from an op. Mum left door slightly ajar. My parents don't have a cat.'16 Apr 10:51 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Dignified death of a feisty farm catCOMMENT: This isn't really a column about my dead cat, though it might appear that way.16 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleStranger's threatening letter about dog sent to 'sick twisted' tenantAussie apartment tenants have been left disturbed after a graphic letter was sent to them.15 Apr 01:53 AM
WorldWoman with 64 dead cats, 43 live ones sentencedA 400-pound pig and other animals were also found on her property.14 Apr 02:56 AM
WorldTrio of eagles raising eaglets in one nestBecause families come in all shapes and sizes.14 Apr 02:21 AM
LifestyleNanogirl: Your cat is deliberately ignoring youCompared to dogs, research on cats and cat behaviour is light.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBarking mad: Council seeks to woo dog owners with nicer lettersAuckland Council hopes nicer letters will get more dog owners to pay their fines on time.12 Apr 05:00 PM
