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
New ZealandThe dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal controlCity in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.11 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldQueensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attackQueensland woman has arm severed in a vicious dog attack.11 Oct 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburbThe dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs'It snuck up behind us and started attacking my dog' - owner of injured Shih Tzu-cross.03 Oct 04:10 PM
New ZealandCouncil flags roaming dogs as ongoing issueRoaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".30 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandDog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.30 Sep 04:02 PM
New ZealandDogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should goHe has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.20 Sep 02:13 AM
New ZealandFour dogs euthanised after attack on young womanThe woman was seriously injured.19 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandOfficials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping seasonDoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiryThe attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.17 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDog that attacked child still considered 'dangerous' after owner's appeal failsGirl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.14 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walkA $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.13 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheepSheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."04 Sep 02:28 AM
New Zealand'Chaos': Death penalty for dog that rushed group of cyclists, causing crash and injuryOne man suffered several broken ribs when he collided with another bike's handlebars.03 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandSuki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of AppealA new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.01 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We didn’t know if he was going to survive’: What’s behind the rise in dog attacks?An alarming rise in dog attacks has left experts and advocates searching for answers.23 Aug 05:00 PM
