Animals

The New Zealand Veterinary Association is relieved vets are on the government's immigration Green List, giving them a fast-tracked pathway to residence.

Chief executive Kevin Bryan said the help was… Audio

Whanganui's Bushy Park Tarapuruhi sanctuary is home once again to a flock of long-lost residents, 52 native pōpokotea whiteheads.  

Sanctuary Manager Mandy Brooke spoke to Susie Ferguson.
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A surge in pet owners due to the pandemic coupled with the rising cost of living, covid and a shortage of skilled staff has led to severely busy times for vets. Fiona Park is managing director of the… Audio

News from Australia with our correspondent Pam Corkery. Audio

A fluffy ginger gang of serial killers is terrorising wildlife in the Waitakere ranges.

The feral cats were first spotted in the Whatipū scientific reserve in 2016 but seem to have grown in… Video, Audio

The Department of Conservation is on high alert after a dead possum was found on largely predator-free Great Barrier Island. The possum was found by a local resident on the road at Whangaparapara… Audio

A vet shortage combined with increased pet ownership during the pandemic has created a perfect storm with owners often struggling to access appointments or after hours healthcare. One owner with a… Audio

There is no end to the different stereotypes when it comes to dog breeds and perceived behaviour traits. However, recent research suggests traits may have less to do with breeds than previously… Audio

Warren Ellis is an Australian musician who now lives in France. He plays in The Dirty Three , Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and was in Grinderman. He has also composed film scores with Nick Cave -… Audio

A groundbreaking "bone bath" technique developed by researchers at the University of Otago now allows researchers to access ancient DNA non-destructively.  Audio, Gallery

Have you got room in your house for a RAT? And when I say rats, I'm not talking about the ones you stick up your nose. I'm talking about the four legged variety... and animal charity HUHA needs your… Audio

Auckland's resident leopard seal Owha has had a health scare after she was found with fishing gear in her mouth.

The seal, who is known for lounging around the Westhaven Marina, had hooks, a fishing… Audio

Are you looking to buy a puppy online? Beware of the cryptocurrency con, police say.

They've recently seen a staggering rise in online trading scams.

In one of the latest swindles, people are paying… Audio

Police in the Cook Islands have resorted to shooting stray dogs, amid a spate of dog attacks on locals.

Thousands of unregistered animals are roaming freely, menacing and attacking people and… Audio

Satellite images have revealed that Russia have deployed military trained dolphins at their naval base in the Black Sea, possibly for the purpose of protecting their fleet from an underwater attack. 

Weird and wonderful species are washing up on South Island beaches - worrying locals.

Visitors to Aramoana beach got a shock after finding a serpent-like Oar fish floating in the shallows.

Ray's… Video, Audio

A team from Auckland Zoo visited Australia Zoo just three weeks ago to pave the way for the relocation of Burma only for it to pull the pin in an email on Easter Monday.

The 38-year-old elephant was… Audio

A sea monster-like fish emerging from the waves of Aramoana Beach was a shock for Dunedin beachwalkers.

The giant from the deep was an Oarfish, over three metres long and sightings are rare.

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