New ZealandTorturing of kittens horrifies constableThe torturing of two kittens has angered Waikouaiti police, who are determined to track down those responsible.30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandToddler-attack pitbull has violent pastCouncil says impounded dog ripped ear off neighbour's animal in earlier incident30 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSPCA renews calls for dog licensingThe debate has increased over whether NZ needs tougher dog control laws.30 May 02:27 AM
OpinionBuenos Aires: Over-run by the furry massesThe bald, short hotel receptionist in Buenos Aires was having a bad day, or if he wasn't he was certainly determined to make sure all his guests did.29 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandThe jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions27 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandLion Man to pay Zion Wildlife Gardens $20kLion Man Craig Busch has been ordered to pay more than $20,000 to his former employer Zion Wildlife Gardens.26 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandDog beheaded on filmGraphic video footage showing the torture and beheading of a 1-year-old dog has been circulated among teenage school students.21 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAnimal rights campaigners blast Hangover 2Campaigners have blasted movie bosses for dressing a monkey in a frock and parading it before cameras at the Hangover 2 premiere.20 May 10:05 PM
TravelKenya: Bird's eye view of the MasaiHot air ballooning is a unique way to experience the drama of Kenya's plains, as David Potts discovers.17 May 05:30 PM
TravelTiritiri Matangi: Natural instinctsA trip with her 10-year-old to wildlife-packed and tranquil Tiritiri Matangi island proves to Sarah Lawrence that fun can be had far from the reaches of modern razzle dazzle.15 May 12:00 AM
