New ZealandThe dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal controlCity in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPaw Patrol: On the streets with Auckland dog controlHeartbreak and hope as the Herald spends a morning with two of Auckland Council’s animal management officers. Video / Michael CraigWatch07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite full-on and toey': Pup Miley is still a rookie on-farm'She’s still user-friendly but at the moment the ears aren’t really that well painted on.'06 Oct 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburbThe dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific': Dog attacks leave more than fifty animals dead in one night'There were bits of chicken down Nelson Rd.'03 Oct 10:10 PM
New ZealandThe Bark of the Barkless at Vadas AngelsVada’s Angel often works with pounds in Western Bay, Rotorua and Tauranga , rescuing dogs whose time is about to run out. Video / Tom EleyWatch30 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil flags roaming dogs as ongoing issueRoaming dogs can "frighten, intimidate or annoy others".30 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandDog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.30 Sep 04:02 PM
WorldMarried to a monster: Ex-wife reveals depraved zoologist's vile jail request'I felt sick, I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t think.'29 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandMeeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the worksThe council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.27 Sep 04:00 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Why I eat dog food for my job - a surprising career twistOPINION: Job interview includes tasting dog food, surprising new hire with its quality.23 Sep 11:46 PM
New Zealand'She is my best friend': Boy's 'life enabling' assistance dogThe relationship between Harry, and his assistance dog Kowhai, provides a needed bond.22 Sep 06:23 PM
New ZealandThe five commands every sheepdog owner should master'It’s like having a mate; you can’t spend 10 years with someone you don’t get on with.'20 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandDogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should goHe has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.20 Sep 02:13 AM
New ZealandOfficials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping seasonDoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato man sentenced after dog euthanised following 'gross neglect', blunt force traumaExperts said the dog would've been in 'severe discomfort' for a three-to-six-month period.18 Sep 05:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil calls on public to assist with dog attack inquiryThe attack last week left a Thames woman injured and her beloved pet dead.17 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
New Zealand31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
RoyalsJames Middleton: My dog convinced me to not take my own lifeKate’s brother says Ella was instrumental in supporting him through his ‘lowest ebb'.14 Sep 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We're getting overrun': DoC manager pleads for poison to stop wild dogsFeral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog that attacked child still considered 'dangerous' after owner's appeal failsGirl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.14 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Pulled around like a rag doll': Woman injured, dog killed on beach walkA $1000 reward is being offered to find the dog that attacked Oscar.13 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleParenting advice: How do I help my kids get over their fear of dogs?Help your children feel safe and comfortable around dogs.13 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayer challenges council over its Armourguard $12m contractRatepayer notifies auditor-general of concerns over the district's animal control service11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investorBig investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Travel newsMosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crewMichelle Little reflects on what Mosako taught her Kiwi friends as the crew say goodbye.08 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandSuki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of AppealA new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.01 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA dog's life: The new DNA technology that could significantly extend your pet's longevityWe can slow biological ageing in humans – can we do it for dogs?27 Aug 01:20 AM
EntertainmentLily Allen received death threats after rescue dog confession'I’ve received some really abhorrent messages, including death threats.'26 Aug 11:13 PM
KahuNew Zealand aquaculture industry set for boost from expanded use of mussels in dog foodGreen-lipped mussel extract can provide relief for joints in canines.26 Aug 01:20 AM
EntertainmentLily Allen returned rescue puppy after it 'ruined her life'The singer adopted the puppy with her husband David Harbour during the Covid-19 pandemic.25 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandMalnourished puppies found beside river now thrivingFour malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.24 Aug 10:43 PM
New ZealandBeautiful dog Izzy is keeping really busyBeautiful dog Izzy is keeping very busy with Canine Friends Pet Therapy.23 Aug 11:59 PM
