PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe bought a farm for her 12 dogs to run around, now she's inviting other poochesWhen Elizabeth Mallory bought a 40-acre farm near Dannevirke, it wasn’t to farm it.11 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandThe last hunt: How Scout the terrier is helping finish off possums in conservation zoneThe project has cut possum numbers to near-zero on the Otago Peninsula.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandOwner fears he will have to put down 16-year-old dog after barking complaints22 Jan 06:58 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunion12 Jan 09:23 PM
CrimeThird member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppies12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source 11 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The smell is pungent': Rental damaged by urine after tenants kept up to 10 dogs10 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
New Zealand‘Hero driver’ praised for helping return missing dogs after vehicle theftPolice say the driver became suspicious of a man he gave a lift to and rang officers.07 Jan 08:21 AM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban Janine Wallace was sentenced alongside her mother, Barbara Glover, after an SPCA probe. 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Surfing French bulldogs wow beach crowds with fearless wave-riding skillsThe pair now surf between Paihia and Russell, even circling cruise ships at sea.31 Dec 05:17 PM
LifestyleHidden summer hazards: The biggest risks your dog faces on holidaySimple tips to keep your dog safe this summer.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies. 25 Dec 12:00 AM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie teases a Flight of the Conchords reunionNext year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the group's biggest projects. 22 Dec 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The tears just keep flowing’: Friends tend dogs at slain couple’s rural farmFriends entered the remote Ruatiti farm to calmly secure Trina Cole’s mastiffs.19 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
