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'We need a roof over our heads': Distraught renter has to put down family dog

Animal rescue reports big rise in pet surrender applications and dumping at shelters.

Who's your choice for the title of Napier's Top Dog?

Will it be the dashing dalmatian or the gorgeous griffon?

Pampered pooches

Pets in the City CEO Layamon Bakewell wants to expand the franchise throughout Auckland and then New Zealand. Video/ Sylvie Whinray

'Heartbroken': Beloved pet mauled by large pack of dogs

Barbara Wright says her 'hero' dog had to be put down a week after the attack.

Heartbroken Barbara Wright speaks after dog mauled on popular walking track

Barabara Wright was walking with her two dogs, Kippa and Hugo, when they were attacked by a large pack of dogs, Kippa was mauled and had to be euthanised a week later.

The Waikato Hunt is in the dog house - in a good way

“Our kennels had been at their Fencourt Road location in Cambridge since 1968."

11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato

The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.

'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by car

Family and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.

Roaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in Maungatapere

The Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.

Hauraki dog owners in for significant dog registration fee hike

District council considers changes as it faces animal control budget shortfall of $40,000.

Dog finds drugs hidden in sneakers at prison

Bart the dog found the drugs concealed in a pair of shoes.

Long search continues for golden labrador spooked by fireworks

The family is doing everything they can to find the beloved dog.

Skinny, hungry, dirty and covered in fleas: Elderly dog reunited with owners after being lost for a month

Ruby the dog was 'over the moon' at being reunited with her owners after a month away.

What should you do in Auckland this weekend?

Fill your weekend with theatre, tasty food and interesting art.

Fresh tactic in recovery of missing mum's phone amid desperate search for body

Victoria Police have launched more targeted efforts near the Buninyong Bushland Reserve.

13 German shepherds, 40 cats removed from residential home

Seizure of dogs - all underweight and some with parvo - council's 'largest-ever'.

Matt Heath: Bankrupting yourself to have a dog is worth it

OPINION: How much of your life are you willing to give to your pooch?

Sniffer dog saves Wellington island from potential disaster

When Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday, he did not expect to become a hero.