New ZealandFemale vet graduates worth less: ChancellorMassey University chancellor Chris Kelly said a woman graduate is less of a vet because she has to take time out for marriage and family.13 Dec 04:03 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Turtles tragically head towards city instead of the seaViewers of the BBC nature documentary series had been left concerned for the welfare of the newly-hatched turtles, after learning that their natural instincts had been altered by man-made lights. Source: BBCWatch12 Dec 10:43 PM
EntertainmentPlanet Earth II crew save baby turtlesThe BBC has flouted Sir David Attenborough's own rule never to interfere in nature, after it told worried fans of Planet Earth II that a film crew had intervened to rescue stranded baby turtles.12 Dec 10:39 PM
New ZealandNumber of animals used in tests fallsFewer animals were used in experiments in New Zealand in 2015 but a bigger proportion didn't survive their tests, according to new figures.12 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleEvergreen: Pets in NZWith some of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world, Kiwis love their furry companions.Watch11 Dec 10:39 PM
LifestyleWatch: Litter of super sniffer detector dogs bornSource: MPI Detector Dogs. A first time crossbreed of Beagle and Harrier Hound has led to this adorable litter of purpose-bred super sniffers.Watch11 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandMeet NZ's 'perfect sniffing machine'Cross between a beagle and a harrier hound created to protect New Zealand's borders is believed to be a world first.11 Dec 09:42 PM
LifestyleTop Five Doggy DiscoveriesYou'd be hard-pressed to find a dog that doesn't love playing fetch. But what happens when they bring home something they're not meant 11 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldMassive great white caught in netsA giant 3.2m female great white shark was one of five caught in Australia, two days after controversial shark nets were deployed.11 Dec 02:37 AM
WorldDog's sad farewell to dying ownerA dying man's beloved dog was brought to his hospital bedside to say goodbye after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.10 Dec 03:15 AM
WorldWatch: Huge pet snake devours a whole rabbitThis is the moment a three-and-a-half-metre long olive python called Sprinkles devoured an entire rabbit for her dinner.09 Dec 01:45 AM
OpinionMarvelly: Kittens not ruining journalismCOMMENT: Blame internet giants for allowing fake news to spread globally.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo word on puppies stolen from SPCAThree weeks on from a theft, where six puppies were stolen, SPCA Turangi has had no word on the fate of the young animals.07 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandChristmas gift guide: the pet editionWe all know the pain of that person who's impossible to buy for - but what about the furry companion in your life?07 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandRabbit shot with bow and arrow on Waiheke IslandA rabbit has been left with puncture wounds after it was shot with arrows five times.07 Dec 03:50 AM
LifestyleWatch: Timelapse shows caterpillar forming cocoonSource: Facebook / Stacey BellWatch07 Dec 02:11 AM
LifestyleBeaver found in supermarket 'shopping' for Christmas treeIt turns out it's not just us humans that like to celebrate Christmas.06 Dec 10:30 PM
WorldBulb Bandit stealing Christmas decorations"We want to believe that this little varmint is decorating his nest, but really, we think that he believes these to be food."06 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandSerial cat burglar nicks neighbour's socksSome cats treat their owners to the odd dead bird or mouse, but Bear the cross-eyed Tonkinese brings home gifts of a different kind.06 Dec 07:51 PM
WorldMan who punched kangaroo keeps jobThe elephant keeper who punched a kangaroo to save his beloved dog will keep his job at Taronga Zoo.06 Dec 06:07 PM
WorldWhat the punched roo was actually doingOne of Australia's leading kangaroo experts has weighed in on the confrontation that sent the world into a meltdown.06 Dec 02:13 AM
WorldThe story behind that viral roo punchIt's been dubbed the most Aussie video you'll ever see. But the men behind the video says there's a lot more to what happened.05 Dec 03:56 AM
LifestyleFive Places Cat Lovers Should Visit Before They DieOn International Cat Day, August 8 every year, cat lovers around the world dedicate an entire day to recognising and celebrating one 04 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldMan punches kangaroo to save dogThis is the moment a man threw a punch at a kangaroo to save his dog 'Max'.04 Dec 05:59 AM
WorldBurmese python devours three deerIt seems venison was on the menu for a massive python in the Florida Everglades.04 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandDuckling rescue in West AucklandThere was a happy ending for one mama duck spotted pacing in distress along a West Auckland road after her gaggle of babies fell into a drain this afternoon.03 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandWhat puppies? Girls swoon over hot copsA photo of two "hot" Southern District police officers posing with puppies has garnered hundreds of likes on Facebook.03 Dec 01:30 AM
LifestyleAttenborough on facing his mortalityWhen he turned 90, everyone assumed that Sir David Attenborough would slow down. Hardly. Ahead of his New Zealand visit, Joe Shute meets the world's favourite naturalist.02 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldWatch: Lion attacks amd kills trainerSource: LiveLeak. Shocking footage has emerged showing the moment a circus trainer was mauled by a lion during a live show in Egypt, leaving him with fatal injuries.Watch01 Dec 08:05 PM
OpinionShould we re-create an extinct species?COMMENT: How tragic would it be if we could only experience tui, kereru (wood pigeons) or piwakawaka (fantails) as stuffed specimens in museums?01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBaby penguins safe after quakeA second baby blue penguin has been welcomed to Picton's EcoWorld.01 Dec 05:33 AM
New ZealandRampaging goat tasered by policeAnimal control officers were alerted to a "large, rogue goat" that was reported disrupting traffic in Oamaru.01 Dec 04:58 AM
WorldWatch: 'Grizzly' bear stuck in septic tankWorkmen came to the assistance of a grizzly bear who fell in to a septic tank in Ericek, Turkey. Source: Vitaly PetrukhinWatch30 Nov 02:03 AM
New ZealandNZ fur seal's 14km detour into paddockA runaway seal has found itself mixing with the wrong herd after he was spotted in a cow paddock miles from the ocean.30 Nov 01:53 AM
