New ZealandFar North farmer battles feral dogs, urges pest species recognitionFarmer John Nilsson loses about 120 ewes and lambs to wild dogs each year.16 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issueThe report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.03 Mar 05:00 PM
World‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogsJyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.26 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attackThe council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.16 Feb 03:08 AM
New ZealandFarmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestockWayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.06 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attackPaul Dorè speaks about the moment he saved his neighbour, who was being attacked by two “bull mastiff type” dogs in Sturdee St, Manurewa early this afternoon. Video / Cherie HowieWatch06 Feb 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'06 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement noticesThere are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.03 Feb 03:18 AM
New Zealand'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trailThe dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLetters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out KiwisOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughterThe owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.24 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkersEDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacksA total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.23 Jan 01:52 AM
New Zealand'It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playgroundA dog attacked J'aime Wright at a Kaitāia playground on January 18.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy targetOPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAttacked by wild dogs: Ultrarunner's record NZ journey disrupted in Far NorthKarel Sabbe was attacked by wild dogs on his fourth day on the trail.20 Jan 05:26 PM
WorldAussie baby taken from mum’s arms, killed by dogA 5-week-old baby was mauled to death by the family’s dog.17 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandTwenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki propertyIn the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.08 Jan 04:44 AM
New ZealandProtecting kids and penguins - why Auckland has a beach dog wardenIf you were walking along the beaches last summer, you might have met Fletcher Munsterman.07 Jan 11:06 PM
New ZealandPenguins at risk as dogs attack on Auckland’s busy Muriwai BeachLocals frustrated by dog attacks on penguins at Muriwai; calls for stricter enforcement.07 Jan 01:54 AM
New ZealandFarmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'06 Jan 04:42 AM
New Zealand‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.05 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandLife of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog''Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'20 Dec 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beachSecond dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice shoot dogs that attacked personPolice were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.17 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandDeadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council actionTwo roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?14 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandExhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attackDog attacks in Far North rise; woman injured as pack of dogs maul her on Taipā Beach.09 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'One bite is too many': Campaign aims to protect kids from dog attacksNew dog bite prevention campaign targets kids in South Auckland.03 Dec 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attackThe mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
New ZealandRoaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.08 Nov 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at schoolThe dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICUThe man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.20 Oct 03:00 AM
