Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.

Visitor hospitalised after vicious attack.

The owner raced away after hearing his dog had bitten a child, drawing blood.

Otiria Rd, Moerewa, attacks leave child in hospital with bites to legs, arms and body.

Impoundment removes any immediate risk of further harm to animals, a councillor says.

Following the attack, the once active dog became introverted and struggled to sleep.

Brave bystander saves woman attacked on Chatham Islands by own pig dog.

Police say they had no choice but to shoot a pitbull when it attacked during a raid.

Dog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.

Father of man mauled by two dogs rejects claims his son entered the animals' property.

"I am sorry for what has happened, but we are not bad owners and they are not bad dogs."

Both dogs that were sought after an Autistic man was attacked are now with the Council.

Irresponsible dog owners responsible for deaths of two penguins at wildlife reserve.

The child was strapped into a car seat when Nig the dog attacked.

Owner wants both dogs to be 'destroyed' before they hurt anyone else.

DoC urges dog owners to be vigilant after rare visitor to Mainland dies.

Baldwin received stitches to his face and needed further work done to mend his lip.

Dog control officers had been contacted two weeks before the fatal incident.

Trixie the dog has been mauled by a Rottweiler while walking off leash last Thursday, her owner urges for more watchful dog owners. Source - Supplied

Council says dog a danger to public.

A 4-year-old girl has been attacked by a dog near Kerikeri

A menacing dog was impounded yesterday, after a dog attack left a five 5-year-old with serious facial injuries. On Tuesday night

Nuisance and aggressive dogs on Housing New Zealand properties generated 1515 complaints to the state housing provider last year - despite a strict no-dog policy.

Further proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks has been given a tentative thumbs up from local animal welfare advocates

The Government's latest move to crack down on dangerous dogs is commendable and some will say well over due.

A police dog latched on to the leg of a man involved in a Dunedin arrest but the patrolling pooch ended up sending one of the boys in blue to hospital.

A_JS251016NADBITE034.JPG The dog that attacked 6-year-old Tyree Walters will be returned to its owners. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By Mikaela