New ZealandThe Big Read: Whale ridersNew Zealand scientists are getting up close and personal with giant humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean. Geoff Cumming explains why.23 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandRemarkable footage of Raoul Island humpback missionDrone footage of Raoul Island and video by underwater cameraman Steve Hathaway offer a glimpse into the value of the Kermadecs as a convergence zone for species from both temperate and sub-tropical regions.Watch23 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandSalmon dying at Marlborough farmSalmon are dying in unprecedented numbers, and scientists are working to establish whether bacteria never before found in NZ is to blame.23 Oct 02:59 AM
New ZealandFoul play in Bird of Year competitionHundreds of fraudulent votes cast through fake email addresses.23 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandWellington Zoo celebrates native wildlifeWellington Zoo is opening a new precinct in time for Labour Weekend described as a "love story to Aotearoa New Zealand".21 Oct 09:19 PM
LifestyleCat cafe opening in AucklandWould you like a cat with your coffee? A feline loving lawyer has plans for mixing moggies with mochas.21 Oct 08:28 PM
OpinionMood for change in Hauraki GulfFour years ago the Hauraki Gulf Forum's "State of our Gulf" report warned of widespread decline in the condition of its water and birds and marine life.21 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleBaby orangutan left in box to dieIMAGE WARNING: Images in this article may disturb. Animal rescuers say a tiny ape found in cardboard box is one of the worst cases of neglect they have seen.19 Oct 02:02 AM
RoyalsRoyals take two paths over ChinaPrince William will record a television programme highlighting the threat to endangered species posed by the trade in illegal wildlife products.18 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldDissection display not your normal day at the zoo with the kidsCan kids learn anything from dissecttions without being traumatised ?18 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldHorn of Africa a way out of poverty1215 rhinos were killed last year.This year, 749 rhinos were known to have been poached.18 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleGorilla falls in love with litter of tiny kittensKoko the gorilla is famous for having learned a large number of hand signs from a modified version of American Sign Language.17 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandDog attack boy still criticalA six-year-old boy viciously attacked by dog this week remains in a serious condition in hospital.16 Oct 09:00 PM
WorldHunter pays $88k to shoot elephantIt is an image that will haunt conservationists.15 Oct 11:20 PM
New ZealandWallabies in the sights of officialsThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council wants people to report seeing the marsupial pests before they can become established.15 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandDog hot on trail of invadersAn excitable puppy turned over to the SPCA has found a new calling in life - as a rainbow skink detector dog.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi researcher hails whale banThe decision to ban a US theme and marine park from breeding orca in captivity is a historic move, says New Zealand orca expert Dr Ingrid Visser.15 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldGreat White feeds on seal in AlcatrazContent warning: It's the first time in known history that a shark attack has occurred in San Francisco bay waters.15 Oct 07:28 AM
LifestylePuppy's amazing growth spurt capturedA dog owner documents her German Shepherd's rapid growth over six months.15 Oct 06:43 AM
OpinionGlenys Christian: Snarling, frothing attack leaves emotional tollA dog in a vehicle doesn't present any danger, does it? Glenys Christian argues otherwise.14 Oct 08:34 PM
New ZealandDogs put down after latest attackTwo dogs have been put down after they seriously injured a man just days after a Bay of Plenty boy was critically injured in a dog attack.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle3 fixes for your fat petA third of New Zealand pets are overweight. Since today is Pet Obesity Awareness Day, here are three ways to help curb your pet's waistline.14 Oct 01:15 AM
LifestyleDazed and nowhere to call homeKoala was found wandering helplessly through a large development site that she once used to call home before she was rescued.13 Oct 09:53 PM
WorldHimalayan find: 'Walking' fish!There's a dwarf snakehead fish that lives in the Eastern Himalayas, and it walks upon the earth.13 Oct 08:51 PM
LifestyleMayor takes swipe at bark complaintsDunedin Mayor says: ''It may be the complainants are as vexatious as the dogs.''13 Oct 08:18 PM
New ZealandBoy, 6, latest dog attack victimA 6-year-old Bay of Plenty boy who received life-threatening injuries when he was viciously attacked by a relative's dog is now in a stable condition.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldPig organ transplants a step closerPig organs could soon be transplanted into human patients after Harvard University scientists found a way to genetically modify pig DNA to be more compatible with humans.13 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestylePhoto sparks stories of hope for rescued petsA heartwarming post from popular blog Humans of New York has prompted thousands of followers to share their pet rescue stories.13 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandMystery cat from TaurangaHow Toffee the cat got from New Zealand to Australia to end up as a stray remains unclear.12 Oct 07:41 AM
New Zealand10 climate change canariesIt's been called the "Genghis Khan" of the ant world, and for good reason.12 Oct 06:00 AM
Small BusinessNZ dog bowl hits Amazon big timeA Kiwi-designed smart water bowl is proving a big hit in the US pet market.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFate of dog undecidedTwo dogs, from a pack that attacked people in two separate incidents at Whirinaki Beach last Saturday, have been put down.11 Oct 05:44 PM