New ZealandMan hit dog he was entrusted to care for with malletLance Tengu took a mallet and hit the dog in the head intending to kill it.21 Jan 11:49 PM
New Zealand‘Best buds’: Hawke’s Bay’s most popular dog names revealedThe most favoured dog name of last year is released and it may come as a surprise.20 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandAggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's poundRotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.18 Jan 07:03 PM
Lifestyle'Oldest dog ever’ loses title after questions raised about ageGuinness World Records has suspended the title of oldest dog while it investigates.16 Jan 10:41 PM
WorldSouth Korea bans dog meat industryA new bill will stop the breeding, slaughtering and selling of dogs for their meat.13 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandBike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dogNeither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.11 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandChopper case: Dog owner's son in court over abusive Facebook pages'Don’t do anything stupid like that again', says judge.10 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandFamily pooch burns down home after turning on stoveThe canine was possibly in search of food.09 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandCouncil defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's propertySky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to comeKitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.08 Jan 04:08 AM
New Zealand'Traumatised' pet owner attacked twice speaks out as roaming dog reports spikeThe number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.03 Jan 10:32 PM
New ZealandCrime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summerBurnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My poor puppy': Chihuahua mauled to death by bull terrierHorror as owner and 8-year-old son witnessed vicious attack.28 Dec 05:04 AM
Entertainment'I’m not okay': Lizzo reveals heartbreaking family death“I’m not okay. I'm so heartbroken. RIP Pooka," she wrote on Instagram.26 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandThe echo of the huntaway will be heard againDog trials are now able to recommence in Ākitio after extensive cyclone repairs.24 Dec 07:44 PM
RacingPostman Pat finishes second in The PhoenixThe greyhound has now won over $500,000 in prizemoney.20 Dec 01:38 AM
LifestyleCases of pet heatstroke on the rise in NZ - here's how to prevent itAs temperatures rise, here's how to keep your pets safe in the sun.18 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandMay the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for actionThe Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.18 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandNeighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogsRuby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.15 Dec 07:27 PM
New ZealandDog owner bitten by man after elderly border collie mauledMolly has had two surgeries and may need more after her throat was 'ripped open'.15 Dec 04:03 PM
New ZealandFinding Roo: Christchurch pup's dramatic tale of survival after falling from back of uteChristmas came early for the Nichol family when they were reunited with Roo.15 Dec 02:53 AM
New ZealandDog toy resembling kiwi pulled from Mitre 10 shelvesA conservation group is praising the hardware store's move.15 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s first rabies death reveals horror of diseaseFilipino man died from rabies in New Zealand in March.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dogThe dog's death was because of 'human error'.14 Dec 02:45 AM
EntertainmentBritney Spears rushes her dog to the vet after birthday partyThe pop star called off her birthday celebration early and rushed her pooch to the vet.02 Dec 07:59 PM
New Zealand'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costsOne vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.02 Dec 04:01 PM
WorldDog meat protester threatens to kill himself if South Korea goes ahead with banDemonstrators threaten to release thousands of dogs into central Seoul to protest the ban.02 Dec 04:33 AM
WorldWatch: Heart-warming moment kidnapped Israeli children are reunited with beloved family dogThe dog was greeted excitedly by the young siblings who had spent weeks in captivity.28 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandFamily whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB pageA judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.27 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandBaby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.21 Nov 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pupsDogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIncreased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.18 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Critical dog attack injury, Science for Sociopaths and tourism websiteNews snippets from Northland.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations dropWith too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.17 Nov 02:35 AM
