'Everyone ran out of water': Search for missing person attacked by sharks in WA
A swimmer is missing after reportedly being attacked by two sharks.
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'I was pretty lucky to get a hit on it': Taranaki surfer survives shark attack
Despite being bitten, he was able to drive home before heading to hospital.
Shark bait? Massive half-eaten cod washes up on Gold Coast beach
TV weatherman Luke Bradnam showed off the grisly find in a video.
How to keep your pets safe this Guy Fawkes
The SPCA shared frustration over the lack of action around fireworks by the government.
Pablo Escobar's hippos dodge cull after legal intrigue
Too big to move, local authorities have called for a cull.
Bird of the Year winner unveiled - and it's not even a bird
The Pekapeka-tou-roa beat all feathered frontrunners with a commanding lead.
To err is human; to mistakenly bite is baby white shark
New York Times: Researchers test the "mistaken identity theory" of unprovoked shark bites.
How 'fur baby culture' took over the workplace
Telegraph: Employers under increasing pressure to offer pawternity leave.
Prince William talks unicorns during his first Instagram Q&A
Prince William had a bit of fun answering fan questions on Instagram.
Couple find chihuahua in check-in luggage to Las Vegas
The dog was discovered folded into one of the owner cowboy boots.
Orca whales cruise the Waitematā Harbour
A small pod of orca whales brought joy to onlookers on the Waitematā Harbour on Saturday. Video / Supplied
What our pets can teach us about surviving lockdown
We can learn a thing or two about resilience from our pets, writes Lee Suckling.
Croaking before they croak: The frog, a blinking light on extinction's dashboard
Joe Bennett listens to the frogs at night; poignant as the whole species is vulnerable.
Leopard seal spotted in Auckland lockdown
Leopard seal spotted making the most of Auckland's lockdown. Video / Supplied
Meet Fifi, the llama whose antibodies could hold the key to fighting Covid
Coronavirus treatment made from llama nanobodies 'one of the most effective ever tested'.
Cattery blunder leads to death of woman's beloved pet
Sue put her fur baby Jac into the cattery before going on holiday. Then the phone rang.
Sheepish! Honey Badger's underarm dig at Kiwis after rescue
Nick Cummins couldn't resist a cheap shot after saving a sheep in distress.
Dolphin rescue underway in Porirua Harbour, public asked to keep their distance
The small pod of dusky dolphins was found in the shallows of the harbour this morning.
Pet food shortages causing angst for fussy felines
Pet food shortages have exacerbated over New Zealand's Covid-19 Delta outbreak.
Watch: Fowl language - talking duck says 'You bloody fool'
An Australian bird has developed a somewhat unusual call by imitating its caretakers.
Baby seal in distress in Auckland: Was it the victim of a dog attack?
A seal pup was found with cuts on its back on an Auckland's Narrow Neck beach.
With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes
The Sangeh Monkey Forest typically had about 6000 visitors a month, now it's about 500.
Feline low: Cat stress on the up as lockdown floors pets
Vets say there has been a rise in life-threatening illnesses during pandemic.
'Crying with laughter': Two very different wildlife photo awards go head to head
From the sublime to the ridiculous, these photos couldn't be more different.
Dramatic picture: Wild weather - massive slip closes road; baby rescue in flood; warning for Harbour Bridge drivers
Westies banded together to rescue neighbours and their animals trapped by floods.
Boat-sinking Arctic walrus given floating couch
Welsh and Irish tourism adopt lost, boat-sinking Arctic walrus.
Family violence survivors urged to use pet shelter in lockdown
The shelter is taking in animals under Covid-19 restrictions as an essential service.
Where to stay and go play on a dog-friendly escape
Every dog has its day... and that day is 26 August.
Primal love: Woman banned from zoo over 'affair' with chimp
The chimp's relationship with the woman has come under scrutiny.
Caught in the act: Bear filmed stealing package
When her security system alerted her to a visitor, it was not what she expected.
'Totally surprising and rather horrifying': Giant tortoises eat baby birds
New York Times: Scientists caught the hulking reptile stalking and killing a chick.
Six dog attacks reported in Whanganui over four days
Dog attacks in Whanganui prompt a call for better control by owners.
A safe haven for abused pets opens in Auckland
Pets will be temporarily housed at the shelter while owners leaving abuse relocate.
China's wandering elephants may finally be heading home
An elephant herd making a journey into southwest China appears to be heading home.