New Zealand'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleRunaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian islandHer owners feared the wurst when the sausage dog went missing, now Valerie is going home.26 Apr 02:58 AM
LifestylePaws and effect: 'Tasteless' dog pies spark cat fight in AucklandActivist Anne Batley-Burton calls the pies 'absolutely disgusting'.23 Apr 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Owners want to do the right thing': Northland trust fights dog overpopulationThe trust has helped desex almost 400 dogs since 2023 but demand is surging.23 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJob cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'17 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandPaw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacksMore than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.12 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot deadTicker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.10 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'OMG, my baby': Family cat killed in ‘feral cat trap' in Auckland suburbThe SPCA is investigating after a cat was found in a restricted trap.03 Apr 05:12 AM
New Zealand‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety educationThere were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.02 Apr 10:49 PM
Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe Oscar-winning movie that pets can’t stop watchingNew York Times: Flow is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandStomped, punched and kicked: Man sentenced for brutal assault on dogBubby suffered a fractured metacarpal bone from the abuse.26 Mar 11:37 PM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleYour washing machine can clean a lot more than clothesHere’s how to put this secret weapon to better use. 24 Mar 09:13 PM
RacingWinston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel news‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroomCCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.23 Mar 12:10 AM
Lifestyle‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealedWatch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.21 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldWatch: Pit bull leaps from car window and attacks motorcyclistIt wasn't the first time the dog attacked a motorcyclist.19 Mar 09:49 PM
TravelDog joining your beach walk? What you need to knowHow to protect wildlife from your dog (and keep them safe too).12 Mar 11:55 PM
WorldFangs for the memories: Partner walks out, leaving 70 snakes behindVolunteers discovered dehydrated snakes, with 20 dead in bags in a freezer.12 Mar 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle32 ways to live happier at homeWe’ve rounded up some of our best advice on how to make your home more comfortable.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
CrimeRights ‘breached’: Animal abuser says conviction goes against her Māori worldviewLai Toy argued her rights under the Treaty were breached by the disqualification.05 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandIs this Frankenstein cat the future of pets?Reporter Sophia interviews comedian Robin Wealleans, whose dearly departed kitty Lentil lives on in the form of an AI-powered robot.Watch04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four catsThe man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.04 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandDog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issueThe report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescueHis German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.03 Mar 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Iconic' 15-year-old pig came with a couple's new home: 'She was on the chattels list''Bella isn't just a pet, she’s an icon.'24 Feb 10:35 PM
New ZealandWho let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raidA man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.17 Feb 07:28 PM
LifestylePlanned puppy yoga sessions draw flak onlinePractitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandReports of dogs being walked on pest-free island sparks DoC outrageTwo members of the public alerted DoC to the incident that ocurred on February 8.13 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandBarking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the ParkA popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.11 Feb 09:03 PM
New ZealandEnd of a '60-hour weekend' for vets: New clinic set to transform after-hours care, prevent burnoutSome vets had worked 60-hour weekends, from Friday evening to Monday morning.03 Feb 01:58 AM
