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Two dogs euthanised after attacking cats

Impoundment removes any immediate risk of further harm to animals, a councillor says.

Dog's road to recovery after surviving vicious dog attack

Following the attack, the once active dog became introverted and struggled to sleep.

'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.

Police defend shooting dog during raid

Police say they had no choice but to shoot a pitbull when it attacked during a raid.

Warning after dog bites off man's finger

Dog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.

Rottweilers euthanised after attack on autistic man

The two dogs who mauled autistic man Oliver Beaumont in Winton have been euthanised.

'No way' autistic man provoked rottweiler attack

Father of man mauled by two dogs rejects claims his son entered the animals' property.

Hawkesby: Our dog attack stats are horrific

COMMENT: Behind every dog attack there's an owner claiming their pet is not a bad dog.

Rottweiler 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."

Dog bites child in pram

Council says dog a danger to public.

Dog attacks 4-year-old girl

A 4-year-old girl has been attacked by a dog near Kerikeri

More than 1500 complaints despite ban

Nuisance and aggressive dogs on Housing New Zealand properties generated 1515 complaints to the state housing provider last year - despite a strict no-dog policy.

Dog impounded after kid attacked

A menacing dog was impounded yesterday, after a dog attack left a five 5-year-old with serious facial injuries. On Tuesday night

Proposals to reduce dog harm

Further proposals to reduce the risk and harm of dog attacks has been given a tentative thumbs up from local animal welfare advocates

Editorial: Tougher stance on dangerous dogs

The Government's latest move to crack down on dangerous dogs is commendable and some will say well over due.

NZ police dog attacks the wrong man

A 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.

Dog that attacked 6-year-old boy to be returned to owners

A_JS251016NADBITE034.JPG The dog that attacked 6-year-old Tyree Walters will be returned to its owners. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By Mikaela

Crash leads farmer to mauled sheep

A loud crash outside the front door told Dargaville farmer Vern Suckling that something was going on outside his home. It turned