PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streetsAggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite septic': Roaming dog attacks affecting guide dog clientsAuckland Council says there have been 716 dog attacks as of March this year.15 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific': Dog owner sentenced after pets' 'near-fatal' attack on 2yo boy'The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific.'14 May 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Feared she'd lost half of her face': Mother's distress at dog attack on young girlA pair of former dog breeders have been sentenced after their sire attacked a 5-year-old.10 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They can turn at any time': Mum's warning after 8yo daughter mauled by dogThe attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.10 May 12:31 AM
New ZealandGirl left with ‘large scar’ and ‘life-long’ trauma after dog attack at Auckland parkThe dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.08 May 07:06 AM
New ZealandPaw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacksMore than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.12 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's deathA blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.09 Apr 11:41 PM
New Zealand‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety educationThere were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.02 Apr 10:49 PM
New ZealandNan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogsHe was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.01 Apr 04:26 AM
New Zealand‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attackA small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child. 29 Mar 06:37 PM
New Zealand‘Just starting his life’: Community mourns after young boy killed in dog attackAt 4 years old, the child was 'just starting his life'.29 Mar 07:53 AM
New Zealand‘Thoughts and prayers’: Young child dead, another person injured in vicious dog attackAnimal management has taken the dogs involved for investigation.29 Mar 03:24 AM
New Zealand'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stockMaremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves27 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWatch: Pit bull leaps from car window and attacks motorcyclistIt wasn't the first time the dog attacked a motorcyclist.19 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandDogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attackedThe woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
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
