New ZealandWhakatāne council reviews bylaws in face of dog attacksThe council will consult on easing CBD dog bans and tightening Ōhope Beach rules.27 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council urges owners to act after rise in serious dog attacksAuckland Animal Shelter reports a spate of serious dog attacks, raising concerns for animal control officers. Video / Dean PurcellWatch27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyed26 Feb 10:57 PM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulation25 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogs25 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occur24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in Christchurch22 Feb 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attack21 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandFarmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogsFinn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.20 Feb 01:00 AM
Herald NOWHousing intensification, dog attacks and harbour bridge tollingNational's Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson go head to head on this week's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch19 Feb 06:30 PM
New Zealand'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisisMP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRunner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal maulingBrandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.18 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack, community leader speaks outA woman has died after a dog attack on Tuesday in the northland settlement of Kaihu. Video \ Jason DordayWatch18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFamily of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.18 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandSevere jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland maulingMinister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.17 Feb 08:50 PM
New Zealand'I accept it's a problem': Political panel on our need for stronger dog-control lawsMarama Davidson and David Seymour debate infrastructure; toll roads; and dog control laws.Watch17 Feb 06:30 PM
Crime'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks outNeighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
New ZealandRoaming dog reports rise 80% in district'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'07 Dec 08:12 PM
Crime'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
WorldPit bulls welcomed back to a US county after 29-year banThousands of animals erroneously perceived as banned were being put down.24 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix dogs impounded after attack injures two in PāpāmoaThe owner of the dogs says she blames herself for the incident.20 Nov 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive more tenancy cases involving dogs, cats, turkeys - even goats Mother was the landlord. Son was her tenant. The two fought. The police were called.26 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Otherwise we are complicit': Partner of fatal dog attack victim urges public to speak upPensioner had 'very accepting nature' but complacency about mate's dogs proved fatal.18 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sad and frightening': Woman badly injured in Kaikohe dog attackEmmy Sherwin, 30, suffered a fractured arm and puncture wounds in the attack.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandDog that attacked two cops held in pound as incident investigatedA 22-year-old man has been charged with resisting police.23 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandFresh charge laid after police officers attacked by dog during arrestTwo Rotorua officers went to hospital for treatment. One required surgery.21 Sep 04:27 AM
EntertainmentJohnny Depp's rescue dog mauls two sheep to deathThe bull mastiff is now with a professional trainer for safety.21 Sep 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
