New ZealandWatch: NZ spider has fastest jaws in the WestWATCH: They don't look like much, but these tiny trap-jaw spiders found only in NZ and southern South America are the Beauden Barretts of the arachnid world.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Loving dolphins too much'Bottlenose dolphins could disappear from the Bay of Islands if nothing is done to halt a decline apparently caused by too much interaction, a report warns.07 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Instagram diva Toast the rescue dogThere was too much sun, swimming, eating and zooming about in Jaguars and private helicopters, but Instagram diva Toast the dog took the Hamptons last summer and lived to write about it.Watch06 Apr 11:22 PM
WorldOne man's wild idea for saving rhinosThis is how bad rhinoceros poaching has gotten in Africa: Increasingly, people who want to prevent the animals' extinction are relying on airlifts to save them.06 Apr 07:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking footage from colony egg farmWarning: Content may disturb. Animal advocacy activists have released shocking undercover footage from a colony egg farm that shows dead hens rotting in their cages and dying hens trapped beneath perches.Watch06 Apr 06:52 PM
WorldWatch: 363kg alligator caughtThe creature was fatally shot in Florida, after terrorising cattle on a farm.06 Apr 05:53 PM
New ZealandChimpanzee dies at Wellington ZooA 38-year-old chimpanzee at Wellington Zoo has died after a battle with heart disease.06 Apr 12:01 AM
WorldChihuahua brings traffic to a standstillWatch: Police in San Francisco locked down a busy bridge to pursue a tiny dog who was on the run.04 Apr 12:59 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo's Lanky the Pelican diesLongest living resident at Wellington zoo dies.04 Apr 12:09 AM
New ZealandSecond dog dies from mystery illnessThe owners of a dog which died on Friday are wondering if their pooch has fallen victim to an unknown illness that killed another dog and affected three others last month.03 Apr 08:53 PM
WorldArk of imagesNational Geographic has started an ambitious project to document all 12,000 species in captivity - many of which are endangered.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOut of AfricaJust metres away, a giraffe spreads its front legs wide and lowers its long neck for a drink.01 Apr 05:56 PM
LifestyleTop 5 dogs that love waterMost dogs love water but some love it more than others (and are better swimmers). Here's our list of pooches that love a splash:01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents outraged at stingray dumpWestport residents are outraged a local fisherman allegedly dumped a sizeable dead stingray at North Beach earlier this week.01 Apr 08:14 AM
WorldRangers kill Mohawk the lionWARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE - Mohawk the lion, one of Kenya's most famous big cats, was fatally shot by wildlife rangers after they ran out of tranquilisers.31 Mar 09:32 PM
WorldNo tranquilisers, so famous lion killedMohawk the lion, one of Kenya's most famous big cats, was fatally shot yesterday by wildlife rangers.31 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleElla the three-legged dog gets a handThe three-legged bull mastiff cross walks around with armour, in the form of a custom-made brace.30 Mar 08:43 PM
New ZealandThe dogs making a differenceWho's a good dog? Look no further than these great companions.30 Mar 04:25 AM
WorldGoat found hanging from power linesWe have all heard how rescuers have to come to the aid of cats stuck up trees and birds with broken wings, but this operation was a little more complicated.30 Mar 12:54 AM
WorldUnicorns 'lived with humans'The idea of unicorns roaming alongside humans sounds like something from a fairy tale, but a "Siberian unicorn" may in fact have lived alongside our ancestors.29 Mar 10:05 PM
LifestyleSo you think you understand your cat? Think againResearchers in Australia are administering an online cat personality test, and they've found something interesting: Cats are not too different from us.27 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldPhotos: Underwater through a lensPhotographers from 54 countries captured stunning moments for this year's UPY London Underwater Photographer of the Year competition. Here are our some of our favourites.27 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandHomeless pooches given forever homesPuppy love was alive and well in Auckland on Saturday, with homeless pooches being united with new owners.26 Mar 08:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo's hippo diesAuckland Zoo's 28-year-old hippopotamus "Fudge" has died.26 Mar 04:01 AM
TravelTasmania: Speak of the devilLocated about 45 minutes outside Tasmania's capital of Hobart, Bonorong is the anti-zoo.22 Mar 08:00 PM
LifestyleYour cat is a lot deeper than you thinkWhat's better than an online personality test? An online cat personality test.20 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandCat burglar prefers to take underwearA 6-year-old cat burglar with a taste for men's underwear is terrorising the streets of Hamilton.19 Mar 07:00 PM
Lifestyle'Mind-blowing' support in search for lost dogThe massive campaign to find a missing pooch.18 Mar 01:45 AM
LifestyleStowaway kitten finds a new homeA kitten who survived a trip from Papamoa to Auckland after stowing away under the bonnet of a car, has been re-homed.17 Mar 04:30 PM
