New ZealandHe's found! Bodhi comes homeMissing Coromandel dog Bodhi has been reunited with his owner after three weeks.25 Jul 01:58 AM
New ZealandDog fight: Breeder sues couple over pregnant 'pedigree' pupA couple promised not to let the dog breed...then it gave birth to eight puppies.21 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'17 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandHarm on the farm: What's behind cruelty to animals?Safe believes the problem is worse than the figures show.14 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleNew Zealand’s real life Hairy Maclary gang revealedKiwis were asked to send in their entries, now Lynley Dodd has picked the winners.13 Jul 11:51 PM
New ZealandRushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaintsOfficials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.11 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Despicable’: Man posed as charity trainer to get discount on puppyBlair Vining's widow appalled by the attempted deception.05 Jul 06:46 PM
LifestyleScooter the bald 7yo with backward-facing legs crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’Scooter faced certain death. Then his new mum came to the rescue. Now he's world famous.28 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandNews in brief: De-sexing of cats and dogs made easier; police seek witnesses to fatal crashesNews briefs from Northland.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendonsThe elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.12 Jun 09:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnpopular Bay of Islands' dog park plans revisitedThe Far North council is investigating other options for a dedicated dog park in Kerikeri.11 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleThink your dog is sweet, innocent and harmless? Think againOwners’ ‘misguided’ view of their pets means they fail to spot danger signs.11 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandPlea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centresAn unusually high number of kittens has stretched Northland rescue centres.04 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuSPCA provides story books in te reo to Māori education providers across AotearoaSPCA is providing books in Te Reo to schools who teach te reo.15 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandA refuge for all creatures great and small: 'Knowing she was safe got me through'Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.12 May 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDog slog: Couple reunited with pets after three-year, $65k import battleCouple ecstatic that the fight to reunite their family is finally over.06 May 05:00 PM
CrimeTenant told home was a ‘pigsty’ awarded $1000 in damages, but can’t keep pet catKristen Gaunt was awarded $1000 in damages for the 'unnecessary' comments.05 May 07:00 AM
WorldScoobie doobie don't: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogsCases of drug poisoning in pets across the US are on the rise now pot is so prevalent.02 May 09:36 PM
New ZealandMeet the women behind Friends of Animal CharitiesIt all started with two women with a passion for animal welfare.01 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three catsThe council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.01 May 01:23 AM
LifestyleHomeward bound: Golden retriever walked 27 days to get back to former homeCooper the dog spent 27 days walking back to his previous owner after he was adopted.01 May 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandBordeaux Collies: Elephant Hill to welcome dogs for a good causeAll proceeds will go to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Relief Fund.28 Apr 12:00 AM
TravelPets need holidays too: Greece relaxes rules around who's allowed to visit archaeological tourist hotspotsVisitors' furry friends will be able to see the ancient sites too.28 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandDog suffering 'doggy dementia' saved from death row after successful court appeal12-year-old Suki, suffering 'doggy dementia', grabbed and latched onto another's throat.24 Apr 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacksTwo pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.17 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPhoenix is sole surviving kitten of suitcase horrorFour kittens found in abandoned bag with just one clinging to life.12 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFinn the dog offers some Easter insightsOpinion: A canine reflection of the most important of Christian dates.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for monthsTwo menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.05 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandChopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put downTauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.04 Apr 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEnding your pet’s life was the right decision. So why do you feel so guilty?New York Times: The ability - and necessity to choose the moment can be overwhelming.04 Apr 01:04 AM
WorldToddler in hospital after pet dog attackA 35kg pet South African Boerboel, called Joop, set upon owners toddler.28 Mar 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFacing extinction, but available for selfies: The truth behind Japan’s animal cafesNew York Times: Potential for transmission of disease from animals to humans a concern.20 Mar 05:00 AM
LifestyleWhy the mouse the cat dragged in isn’t really a giftScientists have long been trying to dissuade the animals from catching prey.18 Mar 11:00 PM
