New ZealandChild's ear almost severed after dog attackThe children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.24 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWitness says newborn baby mauled while mum 'popped' to the toiletRottweiler attacked the newborn and tried to bury it while the mother was in the toilet.27 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandKillling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades captureDog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.01 Oct 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeThree more sheep stolen and slaughtered on paddockA Dargaville man frustrated at ongoing theft of his sheep has given up grazing them.22 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chunks of flesh' ripped from child in Ōtara dog attack at school entranceAuckland Council staff have been unable to locate the dog yet.03 Mar 04:34 AM
CrimeDog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canineSheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.11 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I went into shock': Tourist viciously attacked by two dogsVisitor hospitalised after vicious attack.27 Jan 03:49 AM
New Zealand'All of a sudden, she screamed': Dog owner flees beach after girl, 9, attackedThe owner raced away after hearing his dog had bitten a child, drawing blood.22 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwo Northland children savaged by dogs in 20 minutesOtiria Rd, Moerewa, attacks leave child in hospital with bites to legs, arms and body.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dogs euthanised after attacking catsImpoundment removes any immediate risk of further harm to animals, a councillor says.18 Apr 07:08 AM
New ZealandDog's road to recovery after surviving vicious dog attackFollowing the attack, the once active dog became introverted and struggled to sleep.23 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'That dog was not going to let go until it either chewed her arm off or killed her'Brave bystander saves woman attacked on Chatham Islands by own pig dog.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice defend shooting dog during raidPolice say they had no choice but to shoot a pitbull when it attacked during a raid.12 Nov 07:15 AM
New ZealandWarning after dog bites off man's fingerDog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.18 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRottweilers euthanised after attack on autistic manThe two dogs who mauled autistic man Oliver Beaumont in Winton have been euthanised.15 Jun 03:49 AM
New Zealand'No way' autistic man provoked rottweiler attackFather of man mauled by two dogs rejects claims his son entered the animals' property.11 Jun 08:18 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Our dog attack stats are horrificCOMMENT: Behind every dog attack there's an owner claiming their pet is not a bad dog.11 Jun 06:27 PM
New ZealandRottweiler owner 'devastated' by attack on autistic man"I am sorry for what has happened, but we are not bad owners and they are not bad dogs."11 Jun 12:13 AM
New ZealandRottweilers caught after vicious attack on autistic manBoth dogs that were sought after an Autistic man was attacked are now with the Council.10 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandRare penguins killed by dogs at wildlife reserveIrresponsible dog owners responsible for deaths of two penguins at wildlife reserve.24 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandLabrador to be put down after mauling boy in car seatThe child was strapped into a car seat when Nig the dog attacked.07 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandTwo dogs viciously attack another dogOwner wants both dogs to be 'destroyed' before they hurt anyone else.03 Mar 07:31 PM
New ZealandPenguin dies following dog attackDoC urges dog owners to be vigilant after rare visitor to Mainland dies.31 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandBrutal dog attack on Auckland boy being investigatedBaldwin received stitches to his face and needed further work done to mend his lip.08 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandDog fatally mauled by bull terriers, man hurtDog control officers had been contacted two weeks before the fatal incident.30 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandDog mauled in public by Rottweiler Trixie the dog has been mauled by a Rottweiler while walking off leash last Thursday, her owner urges for more watchful dog owners. Source - SuppliedWatch12 Nov 09:52 PM
New ZealandDog attacks 4-year-old girlA 4-year-old girl has been attacked by a dog near Kerikeri09 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 1500 complaints despite banNuisance and aggressive dogs on Housing New Zealand properties generated 1515 complaints to the state housing provider last year - despite a strict no-dog policy.18 Jan 11:24 PM
New ZealandDog impounded after kid attackedA menacing dog was impounded yesterday, after a dog attack left a five 5-year-old with serious facial injuries. On Tuesday night 28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandProposals to reduce dog harmFurther proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks has been given a tentative thumbs up from local animal welfare advocates 04 Dec 06:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Tougher stance on dangerous dogsThe Government's latest move to crack down on dangerous dogs is commendable and some will say well over due.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ police dog attacks the wrong manA 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.07 Nov 11:02 PM
New ZealandDog that attacked 6-year-old boy to be returned to ownersA_JS251016NADBITE034.JPG The dog that attacked 6-year-old Tyree Walters will be returned to its owners. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By Mikaela 28 Oct 05:00 PM