PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettSir John Key's challenge to Luxon to deliver on great panda promiseFormer PM challenges incoming one to pick up his lost zoo dream.11 Nov 04:00 PM
World'Like a rag doll': Man survives frightening crocodile attack after biting it on eyelid“It was a big grab and he shook me like a rag doll and took off back into the water."08 Nov 07:43 PM
OpinionHow Phar Lap became a 'holy relic' in colonial Australia and New ZealandPhar Lap has occupied a unique place in the story of Australia’s and NZ's identities.06 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandDog punched and thrown against wall discovered with broken ribs, collapsed lungThe woman attacked the dog after he relieved himself inside.05 Nov 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Magnificent animal' - Effort to bury sperm whale that died on Christchurch beachThe whale stranded on a sandbar at South New Brighton Beach last night.05 Nov 06:15 AM
WorldColombia to cull drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’The 166-strong herd are descendants of animals brought there from Africa by Escobar.05 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandMore than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hoursPlastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.02 Nov 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Proud to protect them': Nesting native birds a priority for airportA plan is being hatched to protect endangered dotterels nesting next to Auckland Airport.01 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandInside an animal shelter on Guy Fawkes night: Music, volunteers and calming spraysWhat do animal shelters do on the loudest night of the year to help their furry residents?31 Oct 07:00 PM
KahuWe’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrotAsher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,30 Oct 07:30 AM
TravelDog owners left shocked by this huge travel expensePet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.29 Oct 10:41 PM
World'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabisThe owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.29 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandGet in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog testsLocal farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.26 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandPet Day tradition carries on strong for school community at cyclone-hit PatokaPatoka School students celebrated a return to normal life with their Pet Day on Thursday.26 Oct 03:12 AM
New Zealand'A wonderful guy': Deer farming pioneer honoured in ceremonySir Tim Wallis, of Wānaka, died on Tuesday evening last week following a short illness.24 Oct 11:37 PM
New ZealandFamily's opposition to pet crematorium being built next door costs them $121,000Soul Friends owner: 'I don’t think there’s ever a perfect place to put a crematorium'.24 Oct 07:00 AM
LifestyleCats have the power to glow in the dark, scientists discoverMysterious fluorescent properties "could help mammals communicate".22 Oct 05:54 AM
New ZealandTigers' 15-times-a-day mating routine 'actually not that many'There are high hopes Hamilton Zoo's latest love story will result in new tiger cubs.21 Oct 08:15 PM
TravelHow to ensure you leave no trace this sunny seasonThese principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.20 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogsCalls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo zebras have been busy with 29th foal in 15 yearsMare Marbles gave birth to the still-nameless foal at the end of September.19 Oct 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cowsFour cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.17 Oct 03:51 AM
VideoLuxury South African safariWhat it's like on a luxury South African safari at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Video / Aja LethabyWatch16 Oct 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Rest in peace, little big man' - Ponsonby grieves the ginger cat with many names, but only one lifeThe feisty feline who liked to lunch at Prego is no more.16 Oct 03:05 AM
Lifestyle‘Dad would be stoked’: Robert Irwin shares emotional milestoneRobert had an emotional moment at Australia Zoo celebrating what his father started.15 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandPopular fete offers early start for Christmas shoppingA wide range of regular and new stalls will be there this year.15 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandDogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainerA dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.13 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandCat fight: Neighbours end up in court over kittensOne neighbour accused the other of feeding her cats.13 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMotorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklingsA duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.12 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandRising possum numbers in Hawke’s Bay; landowners asked to cullMove to a possum contractor model has been parked, as council focuses on cyclone.10 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandAdopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injuredA "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.08 Oct 11:50 PM
New ZealandHero police dog who hunted 'baddest of criminals' put down after cancer battleOden, 5, had been part of Tāmaki Makaurau police dog section for a number of years.05 Oct 11:17 PM
New ZealandHoly hounds and communion cats: Animals blessed in special church ceremonyHastings parishioners were able to take their best friends to church on Sunday.02 Oct 03:23 AM
Lifestyle4WD: Four-wheeled-dog caught behind the wheelPolice were stunned when the photo appeared to show a good boy behind the wheel.02 Oct 12:22 AM
