New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneJoanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in townOPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.14 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘A woman dies every 48 hours’: Meet the dogs trained to detect cancerThese trained canines are key players in the fight against a devastating disease.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gorgeous souls: Dogs who spent entire lives in SPCA shelter seek loving homesBetty and Alexei have collectively spent nearly 900 days in the Far North SPCA shelter.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dogThe museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.11 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issueThe report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealedThe industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson BluckWatch01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch – ‘Rallying the greyhound army’: Confidential plan to fight racing ban leakedThe industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport.01 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogsJyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.26 Feb 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New Zealand‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raidA man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.17 Feb 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence palingCrimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.17 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestylePlanned puppy yoga sessions draw flak onlinePractitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for change: Tauranga urged to licence professional dog walkersCall for professional dog walkers’ licence in Tauranga14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandBarking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the ParkA popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.11 Feb 09:03 PM
Lifestyle‘You don’t do that to dogs!’: Woman accused of ‘cruel’ act against pet'I love my dog,' the owner protested10 Feb 11:17 PM
New Zealand70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attackPaul Dorè speaks about the moment he saved his neighbour, who was being attacked by two “bull mastiff type” dogs in Sturdee St, Manurewa early this afternoon. Video / Cherie HowieWatch06 Feb 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'06 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandWally isn't so wayward now, winning two sheepdog titles for CHB farmerHe was named Wally - as in Where's Wally? - for his wayward tendencies in puppy days.05 Feb 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement noticesThere are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.03 Feb 03:18 AM
World'Just amazing': Bus driver hailed a hero after house fire rescueA school bus driver launched a daring doggy rescue on a sub-zero morning.02 Feb 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Gonna be a fabulous little work dog': Huntaway Miley one year onMiley's learned her walk, stop, and run whistle commands. She's still working on her bark.02 Feb 08:18 PM
New ZealandRolling hills and a joyful dog: Photo competition winner captures Hawke’s Bay summer spiritAmy Knight wins photo contest with stunning sunrise shot of her fox terrier Frankie.30 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trailThe dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLetters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out KiwisOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begunOPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.25 Jan 12:19 AM
New Zealand‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughterThe owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.24 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkersEDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacksA total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.23 Jan 01:52 AM
RacingManukau hosts $30,000 Railway Sprint final with star-studded fieldQuintessential aims to replicate his mum's 2019 Railway Sprint win.22 Jan 11:25 PM
WorldFears dogs could be swept away by UK stormWinds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall. 22 Jan 11:22 PM
Racing'Terrific afternoon': Anticipation builds for Auckland CupThe Auckland Cup at Manukau Stadium features an $80,000 prize this Sunday.22 Jan 11:13 PM
