New ZealandKiwi drowns after release back into wildA week after being released back into the wild, and more than two months after being knocked over by a car, North Island brown kiwi Darkstar has drowned in a culvert.03 Aug 01:00 AM
TravelMauritius the melting potIts location is little-known but its cultural appeal is huge - Pamela Wade throws herself into the Mauritian mix.01 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandWashed up sperm whale set alightA huge sperm whale has been torched and butchered after washing up on a beach in the Wairarapa.31 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleJane of the jungleInspired by a love of Dr Dolittle and Tarzan to go to Tanzania and study chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has now clocked up 50 years of groundbreaking research into their behaviour. Robin McKie charts her extraordinary story.30 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuSurvivor of massacre nearly loses life againThe owner of the only pup to survive a massacre of more than 30 dogs believes it has been the victim of a poisoning attempt.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman giving away pups not linked to farmer's murderPolice have eliminated a woman seen giving away puppies from their murder inquiry and want to hear from two motorists.25 Jul 09:00 PM
LifestylePrepping for the 'cat' walkZoe Walker finds herself at a photo shoot with a difference.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog bite was 'all my fault'A young woman bitten by a rottweiler in a store promotion gone wrong wants to apologise to the dog's owner.24 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelSouth Africa: When night falls, lions are kingsIt was the impalas I felt sorriest for. Poor little buggers.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blood was just pouring out' - rottweiler tears off shop worker's lipA pet store assistant lost her lip in a dog attack at a "bring in your Rottweilers" promotion in West Auckland yesterday.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurder inquiry hunts lady giving away pupsPolice investigating the slaying of farmer Scott Guy are following up reports of a woman trying to give away chocolate coloured Labrador puppies in a Palmerston North car park.23 Jul 07:37 AM
TravelChristmas Island: Shell out for a trip to crab centralChristmas Island's astonishing wildlife makes it a nature lover's dream, says Kathy Marks.22 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew leads in murdered farmer inquiry A dozen people have contacted police about a possible link between the murder of farmer Scott Guy and the theft of three puppies.22 Jul 04:19 AM
TravelMonumental MelbourneThis bustling city boasts plenty of options for families, writes Monique Balvert-O'Connor.22 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelSouth Africa: A walk on the wild sideCatherine Masters is entertained by the residents of South Africa's Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.21 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleBird of true love fading from British skiesIt is the emblematic bird of sexual fidelity - and just like sexual fidelity itself, it is rapidly on the wane.20 Jul 10:45 PM
New ZealandTrouser snakes send young man to prisonA teenager has been sent to prison for three months after smuggling two small snakes into the country in his pants.17 Jul 04:00 PM
