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Beyond Survival: Quantifying Joy In The Animal Kingdom

Introduction

An alert and curious cat explores its surroundings engaged behavior that scientists often interpret as a positive cognitive and emotional state.

There is increasing public concern for the treatment of captive and domesticated animals, including laboratory, farm, work, zoo, companion and managed wild animals. Western societies now call for…

Times Pets · Feb 22

US man on ‘Dying to Serve’ tour dies after cancer fundraising hoax accusations

Doug Ruch died in New Zealand in December after article called him a ‘conman’ but cause of death remains unknown

The Guardian - US · Feb 21

How to watch Super Rugby Pacific 2026: Free Streams, TV Info, Preview for rugby union season

All the ways to watch Super Rugby Pacific 2026 live streams from anywhere, with the Crusaders bidding to lift the title for a 14th time.

TechRadar · Feb 21

"In 2026, there's no better celebration of all that's heroic and daft and delightful about hard rock than The Darkness." The Darkness in Auckland, New Zealand - live review

At the end of the year, The Darkness will headline the O2 in London: This week, we caught up with them at a venue 1/20th of the size in New Zealand

Louder · Feb 19

‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean

Abandoned beaches, public health warning signs and seagulls eating human waste are now features of the popular coastline in New Zealand

The Guardian - AU · Feb 19

Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?

Despite the harm it is known to cause to a significant number of New Zealanders, the gambling industry as a whole is commonly defended for its contribution back to the community.

The Conversation · Feb 18

NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

Long-serving New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has taken a swipe at Australian political instability, saying it makes diplomacy harder.

AAP · Feb 18

Why Are NRIs Turning to Indian Mutual Funds for Confident Growth?

Discover why NRIs are investing in Indian mutual funds for steady returns, portfolio diversification, rupee advantage, and long-term financial growth.

inkl · Feb 18

Wealthy Americans top ‘golden visa’ surge in New Zealand and applications from China double

US family who were 100th to be granted residency under investor scheme say they want to give back to ‘amazing’ New Zealand

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18

Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins

New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026.

AAP · Feb 18