OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Throw another pit bull on the barbieBarbecuing a family pet is not so very different to roasting a lamb or chook raised at home.18 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuffer fish toxin blamed for deaths of two dogsTetrodotoxin found in the dead dogs' vomit and in a sea slug sample taken from Narrow Neck Beach.14 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach poison - sea slugs top suspectsScientists have proved that slugs found on an Auckland beach are toxic but have not established what they have eaten to make them poisonous.12 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandGulf ban extends to fishing, divingWater sports have been cancelled and fishermen warned to stay off the entire Hauraki Gulf this weekend.07 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog and fish deaths may not be linked - scientistsResearchers believe they may be dealing with two or even three unrelated causes of illness in the Hauraki Gulf.05 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeaches off-limits to kids after mystery dog deathsHealth authorities have issued an alert for all eastern Auckland and Hauraki Gulf beaches after two dogs died and others fell sick.04 Aug 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Robyn Kippenberger:</i> Real pig of a welfare code needs substantial changes12 Jul 04:00 PM