New ZealandDoggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyedA quarter of dogs in Auckland shelters are waiting for a court to decide their fate.26 Feb 10:57 PM
Auckland78yo dog walker attacked with broom handle in popular Auckland park after pet off leash'He stomped up to me and was yelling at me to put my dog on the leash... I had no idea.'26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogsTe Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.25 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner demands PM do more in wake of attacks Northland has an estimated 50,000 dogs for a population of about 200,000.23 Feb 04:47 PM
New ZealandWoman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attackThree people were injured during the attack, one critically.23 Feb 02:35 AM
New Zealand'No previous complaints' lodged against dogs involved in devastating attack in ChristchurchBoth dogs have been impounded, pending a police investigation.22 Feb 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attackTwo dogs at the Bryndwr property have been restrained by animal control.21 Feb 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Claussen: Why you should care that the Government is shutting down a sportOPINION: The greyhound racing ban sets a shoddy 'shut-down test' for other sports.21 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJeremy SuttonEx-Files: My ex contributed nothing financially, how should we divide our property – and our dogs?OPINION: The couple lived together for four years, so their assets are classed as shared.20 Feb 12:52 AM
LifestyleFrom Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the lawIn 2002, Princess Anne became the first modern royal with a criminal record.19 Feb 06:47 PM
New Zealand'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisisMP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRunner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal maulingBrandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.18 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack, community leader speaks outA woman has died after a dog attack on Tuesday in the northland settlement of Kaihu. Video \ Jason DordayWatch18 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandFamily of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.18 Feb 01:52 AM
New ZealandSevere jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland maulingMinister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.17 Feb 08:50 PM
New Zealand'I accept it's a problem': Political panel on our need for stronger dog-control lawsMarama Davidson and David Seymour debate infrastructure; toll roads; and dog control laws.Watch17 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandKaihu dog attack: Multiple complaints made about animals before woman's deathResident says they complained at least four times about roaming dogs in the area.17 Feb 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Tragic': Person mauled to death by dogs at Northland home Inspector Maria Nordstrom says the dogs involved have been restrained.17 Feb 12:43 AM
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 Zealand$320k splashed on farm dogs at North Island auctionTop heading dog Trix fetched $12,200, beating last year’s record by nearly $3000.27 Jan 10:34 PM
ChristchurchDog swept into Canterbury river found safe after late-night rescueVolunteers spent hours searching the Waimakariri River in the dark.27 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandOwner fears he will have to put down 16-year-old dog after barking complaintsNeighbours have logged 23 barking complaints about Dan in 12 months.22 Jan 06:58 PM
New ZealandMeet the dogs sniffing out a tiny clam threatening Waikato waterwaysGold clams can form carpets of up to 10,000 clams per square metre.22 Jan 04:59 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunionThe comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.12 Jan 09:23 PM
CrimeThird member of well-known dog breeder family admits neglect after underweight dogs, lethargic puppiesThe odd case included an order to take off her wig in court after impostor fears.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated. 11 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'The smell is pungent': Rental damaged by urine after tenants kept up to 10 dogsEven replacing the carpet didn’t remove the strong smell of dog urine from the property.10 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
