Auckland rider Erin Swainston knew she had to let go of the reins, or be crushed by her beloved horse when it lost its footing.
New Zealand
33 mins ago
Researchers are investigating "hotspots" of a venomous spider throughout the country this summer.
Environment
8:30am
PETA released covert footage of sheep being punched and kicked in a damning exposé last year.
Crime and Justice
2:30pm
Without a natural predator, there are now estimated to be over 1 million living in our nation’s wild.
World
Sat, Dec 27
Cambodia's Defence Ministry said that Thailand deployed F-16 fighter jets to drop around 40 bombs on a village in Banteay Meanchey.
The big cats were treated to ice blocks and baubles made with blood and lactose-free pet milk.
Thu, Dec 25
Cats can struggle when they're left on their own for long periods of time, but is it better to bring the cat camping with you?
Life
Boris and two dogs went missing after a break-in back in February. While the dogs were found, the chatty black cat remained on the lam.
Wed, Dec 24
A solitary Hector’s or Māui dolphin may have been seen in the Opua Channel in what would be only the second confirmed sighting in Northland in 100 years.
Seven-year-old Teo was seriously injured in September after falling into scalding geothermal water during a search in Rotorua.
The eastern brown snake – one of the world’s deadliest – tangled itself in the woman’s sneaker as she froze to survive.
Health
Five Tara Iti chicks have hatched at Auckland Zoo, marking a significant moment for our most endangered breeding bird.
Sat, Dec 20
The 36-year-old Southern white rhino relocated to Auckland from Hamilton Zoo in 2007.
Wed, Dec 17
Several guide dogs and their handlers have been attacked by roaming or out control dogs in the past four weeks.
Tue, Dec 16
Researchers studying huge vertebrae discovered on a beach near the city of Darwin say the creature is now the earliest known mega-predator of the modern shark lineage.
Sat, Dec 13
Auckland Zoo’s last remaining fur seal, Ōrua, and Hamilton Zoo’s elderly giraffe Masamba were both euthanised today.
Fri, Dec 12
Of the 910 Masterton complaints, 27 were for dog attacks on people.
Thu, Dec 11
More than 2000 dogs flocked to the park in Palermo. The record to beat was 1685.
Tue, Dec 9
The mother, 15-year-old Hu Chun, gave birth to Satrio Wiratama – nicknamed Rio – on November 27 at the zoo in Cisarua, West Java province.
Mon, Dec 8
A nine-year-old racing thoroughbred horse had to be euthanised after it was found with an "extremely poor body condition".
The tomcat killed and ate birds, chicks and eggs from all 95 nests of a tarapirohe (black-fronted tern) colony on a large island in the Waiau Toa/Clarence River in December 2024.
Fri, Dec 5
South Korean man Gunak Lee, 23, thought he was buying 10 jewelled geckos for several thousand dollars.
"We are just beyond grateful she is home safe with us," Sadie's owners said.
"I'm a member of the grumpy old men club, but this is just heartwarming. I mean, it's the best Christmas present I've ever gotten."
The suspect acted like an animal because, in fact, he's a raccoon.
Wed, Dec 3
