New ZealandBlessy the chicken reunited with schoolboy ownerA plucky chook that survived being hit by a car was yesterday reunited with its thrilled schoolboy owner.01 May 10:06 AM
SportBlack cat runs through ice hockey gameWhy did the cat cross the ice? No one knows, but video has gone viral.30 Apr 10:42 PM
New Zealand'He was naughty for biting me'Darnell Mikaere Minarapa-Brown is waiting to see his mates again and getting ready to go back to school.30 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleDogs boost heart healthDogs have long been known as man's best friend, but it turns out they are good for our heart health, too.29 Apr 08:59 PM
New ZealandDog on death row - bill worries ownerA Cobden woman whose dog bit a tradesman is concerned she will have to pay $1560 for its incarceration -- a bill that is growing by the day.28 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandRants & Raves: Irresponsible dog owners everywhereThere are irresponsible dog owners in every suburb. Including those at the beachfront house in Omaha.27 Apr 08:05 PM
WorldZoo kills healthy zebra, feeds it to tigersA Norwegian zoo has provoked parents' fury after feeding a whole dead zebra to its tigers in full view of visitors.27 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandReward offered to help find dog shooterThe SPCA have offered a $1000 reward to anyone who can help identify a person responsible for shooting a dog multiple times.27 Apr 10:12 AM
New ZealandMonty's epic 240km journey homeMonty is a bit of a tub, but that didn't get in the way of his unaided journey from Greymouth to his old house in Christchurch.27 Apr 07:37 AM
TravelCuddling puppies in paradiseIf you've ever missed your dog while on holiday, this Caribbean island could be the perfect destination for you.27 Apr 03:27 AM
TravelAnimal charity takes aim at TripAdvisorTop travel website TripAdvisor has been accused of "profiting from the world's cruelest animal attractions" by an international animal welfare charity.27 Apr 01:29 AM
LifestyleWhy hugging your dog makes it sadThey're man's best friend - and rather cuddly and comforting too. But researchers say you shouldn't hug your dog because it makes them sad.26 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandGazza's legacy to live onCentral District Police are eagerly awaiting a new recruit - the niece or nephew of slain police dog Gazza.26 Apr 11:47 PM
WorldCall to end rides after elephant's deathActivists are calling for an end to elephant rides after an elderly female named Sambo collapsed after carrying tourists around a historic site.26 Apr 07:26 PM
LifestyleSurge in abandoned pets, says SPCAA spike in dumped pets is causing concern in Whangarei.26 Apr 07:32 AM
New ZealandReleased: 'Menacing dog' guidelinesA guideline on how to identify signs of a "menacing dog" have been released by Auckland Council, following an amnesty for dog owners with unregistered pooches.26 Apr 02:31 AM
Lifestyle'I think I can, I think I can'Watch: A fuzzy old cat's indecision over how to best make the leap into its owner's linen cupboard has brought smiles to Aucklanders.25 Apr 12:52 AM
LifestyleWhy owning a dog is good for your healthBeing a dog owner could save your life, or significantly lengthen it.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for care of quirky seabirdsEfforts must be ramped up to save populations of a quirky native seabird species clinging to survival on Auckland coastlines, a leading ecologist says.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Blessy the chicken survives being hit by carMark Kreling talks about hitting a chicken with his car, the chicken surviving and taking refuge behind the grill of his car. The chicken now lives with Mark and a little over a month later after the crash, Blessy the chicken has laid an egg.Watch23 Apr 03:41 AM
LifestyleThe key to a longer life? Walk the dogResearchers have found that adults of 60 years or more who form strong bonds with their dogs tend to exercise more often and for longer.23 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandAmnesty 'vilifies good dog owners'Auckland Council's amnesty for dog owners who don't properly care for their animals vilifies owners who love their pets, the NZ Kennel Club says.21 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Snake found in toilet of family home - on second floorSource: Channel 7/Manly Daily A Sydney mother was surprised to find a snake had slithered it's way up the piping to the second floor toilet of her home.Watch21 Apr 06:36 AM
LifestyleWhen firefighters pose with puppiesThis annual firefighters calendar has added another irresistible dimension.21 Apr 02:01 AM
LifestyleIs this the grossest fish ever?A popular food blogger went to Hong Kong in search of a giant catfish, what he got was the worst meal of his life.20 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandIs this enough to combat dog attacks?In a bid to deal with dangerous dogs, Auckland Council is offering an amnesty to dog owners to get them registered, microchipped and de-sexed.20 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandKiwi's incredible underwater imagesImages of Great Whites have been used for years to instill fear but one Kiwi guy is hoping to turn that on its head with his incredible underwater photos.20 Apr 08:07 PM
LifestyleNine foods that could kill your dogSome seemingly harmless foods can be toxic to our four-legged friends.20 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandWatch: Is this kokako drunk or playful?A video capturing a North Island kokako's colourful antics has been attracting thousands of views on YouTube.19 Apr 10:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Is this kokako drunk?Is this kokako drunk or just playful? A video capturing a North Island kokako's colourful antics has been attracting thousands of views on YouTube.Watch19 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandWatch: Padme home after 16 monthsA Tauranga family has been reunited with their beloved cat 16 months after it went missing.Watch19 Apr 07:08 PM
New ZealandError scuttles SPCA's chargeA farmhand did not face animal cruelty charges because a council wrongly said drowning possums was a humane way to kill them.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPadme home after 16 monthsA Tauranga family has been reunited with their beloved cat 16 months after it went missing.19 Apr 05:00 PM
