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 ZealandDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old man04 Dec 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Otherwise we are complicit': Partner of fatal dog attack victim urges public to speak up18 Oct 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
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
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTenant 'grabbed neighbour by the hair' in bizarre confrontationThe woman said having her two dogs with her likely prevented a far more sinister outcome.14 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartening' rise in dog adoptions, but many still being put downCouncil highlights need for potential dog owners to make 'informed choices'.06 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Give councils more teeth to deal with roaming dogsOPINION: The pet pooch population is dropping, but problems are rising. 04 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'It’s not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs'If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs.'30 Aug 08:46 AM
CrimeHistoric verdict: Dog owner guilty of manslaughter after hungry pack mauled man to deathThe jury found Neville Thomson died after Abel Wira failed to secure his aggressive dogs.26 Aug 09:39 PM
Crime'They had a taste for blood': Jury asked to decide if man killed by dogs let them out of caravanDefence says if victim hadn’t opened the doors, 'the dogs would still be in the caravan'.22 Aug 06:00 AM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandFamily's heartbreak as pet sheep killed by dogs; council called out for delayed actionThe family was upset Animal Control didn't visit on the day.21 Jul 05:00 PM
ChristchurchFive-year-old child victim in dog attack The youngster was attacked at Darnley Rd, near the Waipara River, yesterday afternoon. 16 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOff-leash dog sends woman who survived fatal car crash back into surgeryA woman who lost her unborn baby in a 2016 crash is in hospital because of off-leash dog.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMove or rehome? Owner's choice if dog's 'dangerous' label sticksThree complaints were made against Dolly for attacking and rushing at other dogs.13 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCoatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attackedCoatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat to do in a dog attackThe Dog Safe Workplace director Jo Clough explains what to do if a dog rushes at or attacks you. Video / Katie HarrisWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow does your suburb compare for Auckland dog attacks amid spike in maulings? Nearly 3000 attacks were recorded on animals and humans across Auckland last year.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAttack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of himThe man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg. 11 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandDogs seized by council after eight cats killed in Auckland neighbourhood An Auckland vet says 'her heart has to heal' after losing four cats in the attacks.03 Jun 06:00 PM
