New ZealandCaught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roastLeo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.14 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSummer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquetteNorthland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.12 Nov 10:03 PM
LifestyleThe rise of the pampered petriachyDo you treat your pet like a person? Then you're setting yourself, and them, for failure.11 Nov 05:41 AM
New ZealandMore than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hoursPlastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.02 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandJustice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducksDrakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.31 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandTop dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mateJecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.30 Oct 10:23 PM
TravelDog owners left shocked by this huge travel expensePet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.29 Oct 10:41 PM
World'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabisThe owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.29 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandGet in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog testsLocal farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.26 Oct 08:53 PM
New Zealand'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway FestivalThe race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.24 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWorld’s oldest dog ever dies in PortugalBobi’s secret to a long life was good food, fresh air and lots of love.23 Oct 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogsCalls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog falls into grave at Auckland funeral moments before coffin is loweredThe incident was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media.15 Oct 07:24 AM
New Zealand‘Amazing community’: Mourners arriving in Far North town after dog attack deathOne of the woman’s daughters has had to undergo surgery after also being attacked.13 Oct 10:57 PM
New ZealandDogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainerA dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.13 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandPolice dog bites school boy out running with PE classThe incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.13 Oct 03:36 AM
New ZealandAdopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injuredA "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.08 Oct 11:50 PM
CrimeMachete-wielding suspect accused of trying to drown police dog in Auckland creekPolice said the man was hiding in the creek when Worg was sent in to find him.02 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandArt to help dogs: Northland art project to help dog owners who can't afford vet careA creative new fundraising campaign aims to help Northland's neglected dogs get vet care.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractorAnimal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.27 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldBiden’s dog bites another Secret Service employeeThe German Shepherd has attacked Secret Service personnel at least 10 other times.27 Sep 02:58 AM
Kahu'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resignsGisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".26 Sep 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease riskHowever, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.26 Sep 02:15 AM
Kahu'Never hurt a fly': Family dog mistakenly destroyed'You were never just a dog to us, you were and will forever be our family.'25 Sep 12:05 AM
New Zealand‘He’s like my family’: Beloved dog Rocco to return home from pound after successful appealA Richmond resident has successfully appealed against the seizure of his beloved dog.24 Sep 11:37 PM
WorldUS dog sale argument leaves toddler and two adults deadGunfire broke out during a Florida dog sale.24 Sep 07:48 PM
New ZealandDog wanted dead or alive for biting Palmerston North woman, causing serious injuriesThe Dogue de Bordeaux, called Sir Smoothie Redman, mauled a woman's arm to the bone.22 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandThe 'Dog Man of Raglan' dies, canine companion to stay localBrian Chesham was a beloved character of the coastal Waikato town.22 Sep 01:35 AM
CrimeWoman refuses to reveal location of dogs ordered to be destroyed after vicious attackA dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.19 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandNumber of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in yearAuckland Council is now looking at ways to increase capacity at shelters.15 Sep 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellA Capital Letter: No, I don’t want your dog on the beachThe worst experience is finding you've put your towel down on top of dog poo.12 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPuppy saved by California police after possible fentanyl exposureThe owner knew the symptoms because 'It was the second time the dog had overdosed'.11 Sep 12:54 AM
New Zealand‘It latched onto his arm’: Man attacked by dog while protecting partnerThe American pitbull cross' owner agreed to have the dog put down afterwards.06 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandSick puppy: Dog breeder to pay up after selling canine with bad kneesThe pet puppy was not of ‘acceptable quality', a tribunal has found.30 Aug 09:13 PM