New Zealand'She digs in for a hug': Rottweiler breaks learner test nervesNikki Martin and her rottweiler Penny are easing the anxiety of driving tests.24 Sep 06:00 PM
Auckland'Lost a family member': Beagle dies after escaping popular Akl dog park, owners blame councilOwners Ray and Sandra Linton-Brown say Auckland Council failed in its duty.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner faces charges after attack left one person needing surgeryPolice said one person required surgery for the seriousness of their injuries.18 Sep 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Dog attacks a growing problemOPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStarving puppy found with bullet in leg, broken hip, 100 fishbones in stomachSPCA boss says Patchy’s life ended before it even began.17 Sep 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTenant 'grabbed neighbour by the hair' in bizarre confrontationThe woman said having her two dogs with her likely prevented a far more sinister outcome.14 Sep 04:00 AM
WorldZookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari parkThe victim had worked at Safari World Bangkok for more than 30 years.10 Sep 09:34 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three-legged cat missing for five years returns'He was trying to charge down the little cat cage door to get out to give me cuddles.'09 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleIs it legal for dogs to ride in the back of a ute in NSW?The RSPCA says about 5000 dogs are killed or hurt each year in road crashes.08 Sep 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'You live with it every day': Head Hunter dragged his pet dog to death while fleeing policeAdrenaline was replaced with guilt when he realised what he had done, his lawyer said.07 Sep 08:00 PM
World'Big, affectionate baby': French couple kept rooftop-roaming panther named LouiseThe panther now lives in a sanctuary in the Netherlands and is doing well.04 Sep 09:20 PM
New ZealandAnimal rescuers say 'ugly' culture of chaining dogs a 'tragedy waiting to happen'Animal rescuers says dogs are treated as possessions rather than family in Northland.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Give councils more teeth to deal with roaming dogsOPINION: The pet pooch population is dropping, but problems are rising. 04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beating heart of the school': Dog brings comfort and care to students With Sapphire, no words are needed, just connection.03 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Auckland's dog crisis reaches critical point, 6000 dogs euthanisedRoaming dogs in Auckland led to 16,739 council reports this year.02 Sep 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Surge in 'disturbing' and sadistic pet abuse casesA violent partner dragged a dog behind car, another kicked a pet to death.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animalsA staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.27 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandKrispy Kreme store accused of endangering local catsAwhi Mai Cat Rescue accuse the Krispy Kreme store of tampering with the cats' food. 27 Aug 01:38 AM
New ZealandMan banned from owning horses after animal welfare breaches foundBarry Alexander Hill of Ashburton is forbidden to own horses for three years.26 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandDave the lamb first to take up ferry's 'add a sheep' optionFor two years there's been the option to 'add a sheep' - Dave's the first to set sail.24 Aug 11:59 PM
LifestyleDame Lisa Carrington on family, self-compassion and her dog While the Olympian takes quality time with her family, she’s happy to let her pooch shine.22 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandRampaging pitbull injures Auckland jewellery store employeeA pitbull jumped from a car and attacked a small dog, prompting an employee to intervene.20 Aug 11:00 PM
LifestyleSheep learns to navigate wheelchair with joystickShe enjoys music, especially 'Twinkle, Twinkle', and even dances.20 Aug 09:57 PM
LifestyleWhat are your kids saying, eating and doing in 2025? New survey spills the tea'Sigma' is the latest buzzword, while sushi tops school students' list of favourite foods.20 Aug 03:42 AM
WorldDog attacks leave Sydney community living in fearA fatal attack on June 7 resulted in the death of a small dog.19 Aug 09:28 PM
WorldDanish mother donates daughter’s pony to zoo to be eaten by lionsThe zoo posted an appeal for pets to be donated as feed for its predators last month.19 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandTop dog: Huntaway Miley's training progress“She’s stepped up from just being a pup to being the key act.”18 Aug 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Dopaw brings glamour to raw pet food for paws-itive health Lou Anne Lowry talks to Tom Raynel about her pet-food business, Dopaw.17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldStray dog’s desperate act inspires hundreds to post their rescue pup photosKatie Simon found a stray dog and puppy near her porch. She decided to help them out.15 Aug 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Falling from the sky': Claims of mystery pigeon poisoner on the loosePolice have investigated but have been unable to confirm the poisoning claims.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandWoman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on FacebookDogs are banned in the park, including in vehicles and skifields.06 Aug 05:51 AM
