WorldCrocodile Hunter's legacy in deep financial waterStaff numbers have been cut at the zoo and insiders warn it is close to collapse.22 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelWestport: Nothing foul at famous capeLiz Light finds weka, seals and superb scenery at Cape Foulwind.21 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelTanzania: Setting hearts a flutterThe thrilling sight of wild life in Tanzania sends hearts pounding from awe and exhilaration. 21 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandCalls for inquiry into failed experiments on animalsThe Soil and Health Association is backing calls by the Green Party for a parliamentary inquiry into failed genetic experiments on animals.21 Feb 08:40 PM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Hihi's plight no laughing matterHihi - otherwise known as stitchbirds - may well be New Zealand's most interesting birds.21 Feb 08:30 PM
TravelLittle rock stars of TiriThe endangered hihi birds - also known as stitchbirds - continue to fascinate. 21 Feb 07:47 PM
New ZealandBattery farm protesters to remain overnightAnimal rights protesters plan to spend the night chained to silos on a battery hen farm near Pukekohe, 50km south of Auckland, in a bid to draw attention to the caged birds' living conditions.20 Feb 05:00 AM
EntertainmentSally Hawkins' animal attractionSally Hawkins fell for New Zealand while her character in Love Birds fell for Rhys Darby, writes Jacqueline Smith 18 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandDolphin death sparks a call for extra vigilanceThe death of a dolphin after a collision with a boat in the Hauraki Gulf has prompted a warning for boaties to take care around marine mammals.16 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldJapan suspends Antarctic whale hunt - reportsThe Japanese whaling fleet appears to have called an early end to its whaling season in Antarctica, a move which conservationists tentatively say could spell an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean.16 Feb 06:27 AM
New ZealandBuilder unseals tomb of mummified catA mummified cat believed to have been stuck in the walls of a home for more than 55 years has been found by a surprised builder.15 Feb 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNew welfare code expected to push up egg price - GovtA new welfare code for layer hens which effectively bans battery cages is expected to push up the price of eggs to consumers.07 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandFears whales could restrandDOC says the longer a refloated pod of whales are in deep water the better the chances they will not restrand06 Feb 08:55 PM
WorldOysters being wiped out around the worldEnjoy your shucking while it lasts. Wild oysters are now "functionally extinct" in many places where they were once plentiful.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandStranded whale pod reunites after refloatingAbout 70 pilot whales which became stranded at the top of the South Island have made it to deeper water.06 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandPilot whales restrandedA group of pilot whales appears to have beached once more on Farewell Spit, at the top of the South Island.05 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandStranded whales swim off on high tideA pod of 66 pilot whales beached west of Nelson yesterday swam off on the high tide overnight, DOC says.04 Feb 07:30 PM
