New Zealand$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three catsThe council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.01 May 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBordeaux Collies: Elephant Hill to welcome dogs for a good causeAll proceeds will go to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Relief Fund.28 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandMohaka dog trial relief in cyclone crisisMore than 100 dogs went through their runs at the Mohaka sheep dog trials.25 Apr 11:22 PM
New ZealandDog suffering 'doggy dementia' saved from death row after successful court appeal12-year-old Suki, suffering 'doggy dementia', grabbed and latched onto another's throat.24 Apr 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacksTwo pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.17 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Saved my life': Dog prevents man from walking into tornado's pathAn Auckland man believes his dog sensed Sunday's tornado before it began.11 Apr 03:56 AM
WorldSix-year-old girl rushed to hospital after dog attackGirl pulled off fence by dog before it attacked her in Brisbane.11 Apr 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMegan WilsonMegan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much betterOPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for monthsTwo menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.05 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandPet dog attacked on daily park walk: 'Fifty per cent of his neck [was] savaged''There’s this big gaping hole in the back ... big enough you could put your fist in.'04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandChopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put downTauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.04 Apr 04:57 AM
WorldToddler in hospital after pet dog attackA 35kg pet South African Boerboel, called Joop, set upon owners toddler.28 Mar 01:20 AM
RacingGreyhound racing: Up Your Quota delivers Group 1 upsetThe cheering started the moment Up Your Quota exploded clear from the 318m five-trap.27 Mar 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Catastrophic injury': Whippy the greyhound rescued, owner convictedThe SPCA rescued Whippy saying it was horrific to think what the dog was going through.23 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandGuide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetingsRoxy has been attending meetings with her foster dad, the councillor for Whangārei Heads.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOwner of dog who attacked woman appeals for staffie’s life, demands $25kThe owner said the court did not have jurisdiction over him because he did 'not consent'.22 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandA dog's life after the stormSheep dog trials are a crucial part of life on the farm in the aftermath of the cyclone.21 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandZhang and Huahua: Heartbreaking tale of man and dog who bobbed on apple bin in floodwatersThe water was up to the roof of his two-storey home: "How can I feel safe rebuilding?"08 Mar 02:56 AM
New Zealand‘It was a beautiful thing’: Hawke’s Bay community turns out to walk displaced dogsVolunteers walk the dogs in HUHA's care three times a day.07 Mar 01:46 AM
New ZealandRuff competition: Bark Up to go ahead despite cyclone damagePatangata Tavern pushing past Cyclone Gabrielle and going ahead with its Bark Up event.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Wellington Dog Section boss retires after more than 50 years serviceIt was an emotional day for Wellington Dog Section boss Senior Sergeant Mark Davidson, retiring in a formal parade after more than 50 years of service. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand90-day trial botch-up: Doggy daycare fined after firing young womanDogHQ in Albany said they were advised they could extend the 90-day trial - they couldn't.21 Feb 06:40 AM
WorldNew York dogs getting stoned after cannabis legalisedVets are seeing some confused canines and are warning owners to stop letting dogs eat pot.14 Feb 01:09 AM
TravelPilot saves puppy abandoned by a traveller at San Francisco AirportThe fluffy traveller was ditched by his owner after arriving at SFO.09 Jan 06:32 AM
LifestyleWhat shapes your dog’s personality?Wondered why your pet never seems to take any notice your instructions08 Jan 03:21 AM
TravelMan has his two corgis fly business class from San Francisco to SingaporePeanut and Mindy received the royal treatment on the 17-hour flight.06 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Stand down Diesel boy your work is done': Rescue dog diesTributes from around world flow for quake rescue dog.05 Dec 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFollowing his nose: Tracking expert sniffs out missing pooches for Hawke’s Bay familyA professional tracker has helped find the two furriest members of a Hawke’s Bay family.25 Nov 01:54 AM
Lifestyle'Worst pain ever': Family distraught after original owner vows to keep 'stolen' dogOriginal owner vows to take the dog hunting, saying she 'won't be a house dog for long'.23 Nov 12:41 AM
CrimeTop dog breeder appeals against conviction for animal neglect, nine-year banBarbara Glover and Janine Wallace were banned from owning dogs for nine years.15 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandChopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appealThe dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.03 Nov 01:15 AM
WorldFamily’s ‘interesting’ tribute to dead petSome have questioned how one family chose to keep their beloved pet forever.01 Nov 11:26 PM
New ZealandDog attack victim says 'slap on the wrist' to dog owner a disgraceThe 76yo says he'll protest at FNDC's Kaitaia office unless more is done to punish owner.24 Oct 04:00 PM