New ZealandWinning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated. 11 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The smell is pungent': Rental damaged by urine after tenants kept up to 10 dogsEven replacing the carpet didn’t remove the strong smell of dog urine from the property.10 Jan 01:00 AM
LifestyleThese clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsSome 'gifted' dogs can pick up toy names just by overhearing chats.08 Jan 11:00 PM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Surfing French bulldogs wow beach crowds with fearless wave-riding skills31 Dec 05:17 PM
New Zealand‘The tears just keep flowing’: Friends tend dogs at slain couple’s rural farm19 Dec 01:00 AM
World'Christmas miracle': Missing dog found five years later, 3700km awayChoco went missing in California and turned up in Michigan. Getting him home took help.14 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandBred to protect: Meet Kimi, rodent detection dog in trainingKimi's goal is to safeguard some of our most precious and protected species.12 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandPensioner faces $20k vet bill after new puppy breaks both front legsThe Italian greyhound breed is known for having fragile legs from age 0-18 months.10 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Wayleggo CupThe Wayleggo Cup has been contested between New Zealand and Australia since 1985.07 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandRoaming dog reports rise 80% in district'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'07 Dec 08:12 PM
Crime'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reportsMore than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Everyone loves it': TV comeback for sheep dog trials'The biggest crowd that watches any of our sports events watches the sheep dog trials.'26 Nov 10:26 PM
WorldScientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuasNearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.24 Nov 08:58 PM
WorldPit bulls welcomed back to a US county after 29-year banThousands of animals erroneously perceived as banned were being put down.24 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Phoebe is like my child': Inside the $25k life of a pampered poochAn Auckland lawyer has spent more than $25,000 in the past two years spoiling her dog.24 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandSix dogs impounded after attack injures two in PāpāmoaThe owner of the dogs says she blames herself for the incident.20 Nov 02:23 AM
WorldBritish scientists unveil tool to end extreme breedingFrench bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs may vanish in the UK within a decade under new plan.18 Nov 10:52 PM
WorldCity pays owner $884K after officer fatally shoots deaf, blind dogNicholas Hunter owned Teddy - a 5-year-old shih tzu - since the dog was 12 weeks old. 18 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay winemaker launches pink‑walled cellar door with all‑female team'Men shouldn't be offended' – Swift Wines' cellar door features a bold, hot‑pink wall.14 Nov 05:00 PM
AucklandHit-and-run driver who seriously injured dog walkers resigns from company after outrageThe man was on a Zoom call and trying to call his mother when he struck the two women.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She's my best mate': Police dog's amazing recovery after horrific burnsHandler Constable Adam Johannsen stayed by Teo's side through every stage of her recovery.11 Nov 02:00 AM
EntertainmentKylie Jenner introduces new kitten days after beloved dog Norman diedThe 28-year-old shared videos of her new white kitten on Instagram Stories.10 Nov 06:49 AM
New ZealandFood, fun and fur: Inside Hamilton’s Gourmet in the GardenFounder Tania Simpson says the event gives people a break from their screens.05 Nov 06:00 PM
CrimeTeen bitten by police dog after fleeing cops during Auckland morning raidPolice recovered a shotgun discarded near the property.03 Nov 09:24 PM
Lifestyle‘Stronger than ever’: Former All Black Campbell Johnstone and husband Ben celebrate one year of marriageA year on from their headline-grabbing wedding, the couple have transformed their lives.01 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre cats as smart as dogs? And do they really love us?Animal behaviourist Mark Vette's new book goes deep inside the inscrutable mind of a cat.31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOzempic for pets? Are chunky puppies and overweight cats next in line for fat jabs?A 12.2kg cat named Whiskey lost 50% of her body weight: 'She was like a barrel.'30 Oct 04:00 PM
