LifestyleDoes your dog understand what you say? A new study says yesDogs can also learn to associate words with specific objects, a new study shows.30 Mar 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicky RennieNicky Rennie: The etiquette of dog-walkingOPINION: There's one place that really isn’t a secret if you are a seasoned dog-walker.29 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleAre dachshunds doomed? The long and the short of itSchnitzel von Krumm has a very low tum - for now.28 Mar 10:58 PM
Lifestyle'Torture breeding' claims lead to potential ban of Germany's favourite dogDachshunds could be banned in Germany due to the nature of how they are bred.27 Mar 08:48 PM
New ZealandHauraki dog owners in for significant dog registration fee hikeDistrict council considers changes as it faces animal control budget shortfall of $40,000.27 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandDog finds drugs hidden in sneakers at prisonBart the dog found the drugs concealed in a pair of shoes.26 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandLong search continues for golden labrador spooked by fireworksThe family is doing everything they can to find the beloved dog.26 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandSkinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a monthRuby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.25 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleWhat should you do in Auckland this weekend?Fill your weekend with theatre, tasty food and interesting art.22 Mar 07:42 PM
WorldFresh tactic in recovery of missing mum's phone amid desperate search for bodyVictoria Police have launched more targeted efforts near the Buninyong Bushland Reserve.21 Mar 02:55 AM
New Zealand13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential homeSeizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.19 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Heath: Bankrupting yourself to have a dog is worth itOPINION: How much of your life are you willing to give to your pooch?17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSniffer dog saves Wellington island from potential disasterWhen Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday, he did not expect to become a hero.17 Mar 04:55 AM
New ZealandNever miss a trial': Hore family's 100-year history with dog trials clubHore men have been club patrons, life members and former presidents for three generations.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan's anguish after dogs go missing from backyardA dog owner fears the worse after his mastiffs went missing from their fenced yard.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuide dog proves to be a lifeline for vision-impaired womanSue Emirali’s guide dog Yazz has changed her life.12 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Manslaughter charge, bus catches fire and Greg Johnson playingNews snippets from across Northland.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow sheepdogs help both farmers and conservationistsLivestock guardian dogs alleviate stress for both the livestock and the livestock owners,05 Mar 03:58 PM
New ZealandPuppies, cryptocurrency and offshore scammers: How one Kiwi became a money muleHe gave a mystery perpetrator his bank account to use, creating multiple victims.03 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandAnimal welfare in the spotlight at special conferenceThe conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.01 Mar 06:00 PM
Lifestyle'Yet to find a dog that turned up their nose': Dogs froth over new bambi-cinosMove over puppaccinos, there's a new drink in town dogs catn't get enough of.20 Feb 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlying dogs: From chained and starving, to bliss in QueenstownAbandoned and neglected dogs on death row start new lives in the South Island.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacityThe report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.15 Feb 04:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRescue dogs find new homes in QueenstownPaws Restart dog rescue founder Tania Dicks-Maurice rehomes neglected North Island dogs in Queenstown and Christchurch. Video / Alex BurtonWatch13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gutted, beyond disgusted': Dog euthanised despite adoption requestThe council said the dog showed signs of concerning behaviour, which led to its decision.12 Feb 01:45 AM
LifestyleShould my pet sleep in my bed?There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you’re scrupulously clean.02 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
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
