Herald NOWSPCA reports startling increase in ill-treatment complaintsAnimal abuse complaints have increased by 40 percent in a year, according to new stats released exclusively to Herald NOW.Watch14 Jul 07:31 PM
New ZealandSPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill petsThe abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeal playing in the surf at Te Awanga BeachTe Awanga local and professional photographer and videographer Michael Farr captured the seal playing in the surf at his local break. Video / Michael FarrWatch09 Jul 01:33 AM
New Zealand'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours laterThe pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Residents spots orca at Takapuna Beach 'literally' 2m awayOne orca was spotted closer to shore, and then another big fin popped up.29 Jun 05:20 AM
RoyalsPrince William under fire from Peta because his dog had puppiesCharity suggested Prince and Princess follow King and Queen's adoption example.27 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandWhat to do in a dog attackThe Dog Safe Workplace director Jo Clough explains what to do if a dog rushes at or attacks you. Video / Katie HarrisWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attackedCoatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUnusual guest checks in at Virginia motel – a two-metre alligatorThe beast and its owner stopped for the night at the motel, and the gator took a stroll.17 Jun 01:18 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: It’s a town filled with wild horses!Reporter Martha and friends are in Minginui introducing us to their favourite four-legged neighbours, wild but friendly horses that have had free reign of the place since 1870.Watch15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThese glowing axolotls may hold the secret to human limb regenerationCould the human body be coaxed to regrow a lost arm or leg like this salamander?11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleShe’s completed 99 Ironman races. Her motivation? Patting dogs mid-raceJill Walker is used to the question - “shouldn’t you be running?”11 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Sealed in' Seal gets rescued from Napier roadA video has surfaced of a seal getting caught in a net after getting stuck on a Napier road in 2024. Video / DOCWatch05 Jun 01:25 AM
WorldAbout 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's homeThe property was overflowing with faeces and urine, says Animal Assist Senju.04 Jun 07:15 AM
New ZealandHerald NOW: Call for pets to be protected under family violence ordersA call for protection for pets under family violence orders. Video / Herald NOWWatch03 Jun 07:13 PM
New ZealandPetition to ban private fireworks to be presented to ParliamentTara Nowacki has shared how the use of fireworks affects her rescue dog, Zeus. Video / SuppliedWatch02 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Invercargill police get ‘incredi-bull’ surprise trotting down roadA big bull (mostly staying in its own lane) was captured on video trotting down Elles Rd.01 Jun 04:21 AM
New ZealandBull on the moooove in Invercargill, by Elles RoadA bull was seen on the moooove, travelling down Elles Road, by the hospital. Southern District Police said they "hoofed it to a residential address". Video / What's On InversWatch01 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandCat owner told her missing moggie had been found – it was a lie that cost her hundreds'I was just so ecstatic that my cat had been found and I wasn’t thinking straight.'29 May 01:33 AM
New ZealandCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Service with a smooch at Purrs & BeansFaith-Ashleigh Wong and Shane O'Higgins talk to Tom Raynel about cats and coffee.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight cats killed on East Auckland streetSecurity camera footage captured in 2023 and 2025 shows two dogs roaming loose on an East Auckland property. Video / SuppliedWatch23 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandPosh doggy daycare owner faces sentencing after 'repeated breaches'Day of reckoning for doggy daycare owner Angela Beer.22 May 06:04 PM
New ZealandAngela Beer from Pets and Pats sentencedAngela Beer, owner of Pets and Pats, was sentenced today for repeated breaches of RMA at doggy daycare which was operating at Dairy Flat. Video / Sylvie Whinray, suppliedWatch22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streetsAggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
