Wellington'A disease that can kill your dog': Virus outbreak in Wellington Four-week-old puppies in one Porirua litter all had to be euthanised.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGreyhound racing to end in August after Parliament backs banA new transition agency will oversee the sport's wind‑down and rehoming of dogs.02 Apr 07:27 AM
New ZealandMan charged after footage of puppies allegedly being thrown into river shared onlineTwo people were tracked down by police after the footage was posted. 31 Mar 05:32 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: There are social and fiscal consequences to our manufacturing decline27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Only rich people can afford pets': Do vet bills mean owning a dog or cat is now a luxury?21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandAkl councillor bitten by 'big, aggro, muscly' dog while protecting own pet during attackJosephine Bartley was left bleeding and needed a tetanus shot at A&E.19 Mar 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics eraOPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGet a dog, live longer?New York Times: Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.10 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldPunch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toyThese six orphans and misfits show how playthings help them heal.10 Mar 09:42 PM
New ZealandDog-mauling victim says Tauranga council 'failed' her by not charging ownerA Mount Maunganui dog attack victim is disgusted that the dog's owner was not prosecuted.09 Mar 07:22 PM
New ZealandWoman charged after fatal dog attack that killed Katikati boy, 4Timothy Rolleston, known as Timoti, was killed in a dog attack on March 28 last year.09 Mar 03:54 AM
WorldExpats fleeing Dubai abandon pets in scramble to leaveRescue groups report shelters overwhelmed and animals tied to streetside posts.08 Mar 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Could Winston Peters be the Prime Minister NZ needs?OPINION: New Zealand's petroleum products supply chain is more diverse, a reader argues.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPush to ban fireworks on Tauranga beaches and other public placesA woman who lost a horse to a fireworks incident wants the focus to be on a wider ban.06 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldThe reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chestHe said he was inspired by Punch's ability to 'keep on, even when the chips are down'.04 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A miracle': Family reunited with cat 5 years after she ran offHoney returned to Waikato family after running away in Christchurch en route to Dunedin.03 Mar 04:00 AM
Wellington'Inhumane': Cat shot with nail gun in horrifying attackThe 3-year-old rescue cat likely had the nail lodged in her back for two days. 02 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attackThe attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.26 Feb 09:30 PM
WellingtonPolice looking for burglar find litter of kittensOne of the kittens is expected to be named after the officer that found them.24 Feb 10:05 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
ChristchurchChristchurch dogs attack: Bloody scene after pets savage boy without warningThe two American Bulldog cross dogs have been impounded by council.23 Feb 04:11 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 ZealandTop-rated kennel under fire after family dog sent home in shock collar without consentDog owners say the Kumeū kennel never sought their permission to use the shock device.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandCats blamed for 'worst' banded dotterel nesting season in NapierCats have wiped out 18 of 42 monitored dotterel nests this season.18 Feb 03:58 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
AucklandWarning after unwanted pet fish found at Western Springs lakeHalf a tonne of koi carp, goldfish and catfish were removed from Western Springs.16 Feb 05:00 AM
