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
PremiumLifestyleAre 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
PremiumNew 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
AucklandHit-and-run driver who left dog walkers for dead identified as Auckland company director26 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'There were hundreds of flies': Auckland rental left covered in urine, dog poo and rubbish18 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Otherwise we are complicit': Partner of fatal dog attack victim urges public to speak up18 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumAucklandInside the new councillors' to-do lists: What each wants done in Auckland this term13 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sad and frightening': Woman badly injured in Kaikohe dog attackEmmy Sherwin, 30, suffered a fractured arm and puncture wounds in the attack.13 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandNapier’s first Pawrade draws 300 petsOrganisers say the doggy day out may return as an annual spring tradition.12 Oct 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Don't want to give up': Waikato woman’s $1k plea for missing dogs'If they've hurt another animal and had to be shot, I want to know.'09 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog that attacked two cops held in pound as incident investigatedA 22-year-old man has been charged with resisting police.23 Sep 01:33 AM
Auckland'Lost a family member': Beagle dies after escaping popular Akl dog park, owners blame councilOwners Ray and Sandra Linton-Brown say Auckland Council failed in its duty.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh charge laid after police officers attacked by dog during arrestTwo Rotorua officers went to hospital for treatment. One required surgery.21 Sep 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan shoots dog in the head after it barked at him in supermarket carparkDanny Livingstone then shot the dog's owner in the arm. 17 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Making strides - Northland teen's dog walking venture takes offKymani Exshaw started The Dogfather service in Kerikeri for local dogs.16 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTenant 'grabbed neighbour by the hair' in bizarre confrontationThe woman said having her two dogs with her likely prevented a far more sinister outcome.14 Sep 04:00 AM
AucklandHit and run driver wiped out two women, claimed he'd hit recycling bin - a judge wasn't convinced'How could you drive off without checking what or who you hit?'12 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUS woman appears in court after registering her dog to voteLaura Yourex, 62, reported herself to authorities over the alleged voter fraud last year.09 Sep 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartening' rise in dog adoptions, but many still being put downCouncil highlights need for potential dog owners to make 'informed choices'.06 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Give councils more teeth to deal with roaming dogsOPINION: The pet pooch population is dropping, but problems are rising. 04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Just about perfection': Top dog scores 99.5 at Tux Yarding ChallengeWaikato's Leo Jacentho and Zap scored top marks in the Tux Yarding Challenge at Ōhingaiti.02 Sep 11:44 PM
Crime'It’s not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs'If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs.'30 Aug 08:46 AM
LifestyleNZFW brings retired greyhounds to the catwalkGreyhounds stroll the runway in bespoke outfits styled by 12 of Aotearoa’s top designers at New Zealand Fashion Week. Video / Alyse WrightWatch29 Aug 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Reliable, professional': NZ's top office dog crownedAfter three consecutive years in finals, Christchurch dog Koozer fetched the top spot. 28 Aug 01:47 AM