Learning first aid for dogs

12 Nov, 2015 08:36 PM

Are you prepared if you find a beagle bleeding, Chihuahua choking or a pug with no pulse? Otago Polytechnic's School of Veterinary Nursing in Dunedin is offering people free courses to learn first aid for dogs. Source: ODT/YouTube

Firefighters in broken-down truck trapped in smoke cloud

Firefighters in broken-down truck trapped in smoke cloud

Two firefighters had to be rescued last night after their aerial unit broke down, stranding them above the flames in a cloud of heavy smoke.

Police investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbing

Police investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbing

A man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ Herald

Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn talks about the NZ business and Aussie expansion

Companies|retail

Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn talks about the NZ business and Aussie expansion

Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn, chief executive and founder of Flynn Group, talks to Tom Raynel about the NZ business and his plans for growth in Australia. Video / Alyse Wright

Thousands gather to attend Anzac Day services

Thousands gather to attend Anzac Day services

Thousands have gathered for Anzac Day services around the country as Kiwis remember our fallen servicemen and women. Video / Cherie Howie / NZ Herald

Watch Live: Anzac Day Dawn Service

Watch Live: Anzac Day Dawn Service

Coverage of the dawn service for Anzac Day live from. Wellington. Video / TVNZ

Kea Kids News: Are these pet toys the secret to saving the environment?

Kea Kids News: Are these pet toys the secret to saving the environment?

Don’t bin those fabric scraps, Rover’s birthday is coming up! Reporter Milla is at Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, where upcycling workshops teach kids to make cool stuff.

Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Kiwibank’s future

The state-owned bank is raising $500m in a bid to beat big Australian-owned banks. Is a capital injection enough to make it competitive?

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify

'Modern day cowboy': Claims against roofing platform Roofbuddy intensify

The company's brand ambassador is former Bachelor NZ star Art Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Carson Bluck

Watch: Thick black smoke and flames pours into North Shore sky

Watch: Thick black smoke and flames pours into North Shore sky

Helicopter crews film thick flames and black smoke from a Wairau Valley business on Auckland's North Shore.

Woman plummets down cliff after rope swing mishap

Woman plummets down cliff after rope swing mishap

Taupō’s Louisa Redward plummeted down a cliff from a rope swing in Taupō’s Spa Thermal Park earlier this month.

Watch Live: Mill Rd transport announcement

Watch Live: Mill Rd transport announcement

Minister of Transport Chris Bishop speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest

Banks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer

On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer

100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.

Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?

Kea Kids News: Could this Tauranga kid be the next Simone Biles?

Reporter Finlay is flipping out with Azaria Tai, an 8-year-old gymnast who has already conquered the region. Up next, the world!

Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament

Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament

Police have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria Howell

Olivia Podmore's mother speaks at conclusion of coronial inquest

Olivia Podmore's mother speaks at conclusion of coronial inquest

Nienke and Chris Middleton speak outside Christchurch District Court after the conclusion of the inquest into the death of Olympian Olivia Podmore. Video / George Heard

Luxon tours army base with UK counterpart

Luxon tours army base with UK counterpart

Christopher Luxon has toured an army base in the west of England with UK counterpart Sir Keir Starmer ahead of talks in Downing Street. Video / Video Elephant

Cat flavoured dog pies: Muzza’s Pies unleashes controversial new menu item

Cat flavoured dog pies: Muzza’s Pies unleashes controversial new menu item

Muzza’s Pies, a Mt Albert pie shop, is shaking up the menu with a playful new addition that’s got tails wagging – “Cat Flavoured Dog Pies”. Video / Muzza's Pies

Te Pāti Māori MPs skip Privileges Committee appearance

Te Pāti Māori MPs skip Privileges Committee appearance

Privileges Committee members Judith Collins and Winston Peters react to three Te Pāti Māori MPs missing another appearance before the committee. Video / Adam Pearse

Watch Live: Northland Expressway announcement

Watch Live: Northland Expressway announcement

Northland Expressway announcement. Video / NZ Herald

Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities | News Update

Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities | News Update

Christopher Luxon visits Kiwi troops in the UK, NZ's economic recovery expected to be gradual and uneven and fears of more exclusion to gender minorities.

Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made

Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made

Dr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetService

Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass

Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass

A special mass at St Patrick's cathedral was held to remember the passing of Pope Francis. Attendees gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his contributions to the church.

Watch Live: St Johns Homicide update

Watch Live: St Johns Homicide update

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media at the scene on St Johns Road.

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death

The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death, a monthly snapshot not representative of police recruitment and concern of decline in teacher numbers.

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury. Video / Supplied

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road

A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square

Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.

West Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fire

West Auckland family left homeless, uninsured after devastating house fire

A West Auckland family is reeling after a fire tore through their Henderson home on Sunday night, leaving them homeless - and uninsured. Video / Supplied

Wilhelmina Shrimpton investigates her own car's damage, helped by Good Samaritan

Wilhelmina Shrimpton investigates her own car's damage, helped by Good Samaritan

The Kiwi journalist was out for dinner with her fiancé and friends on Saturday when her car was sideswiped. Video / @wilshrimpton

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids

Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop

New Zealand|crime

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop

Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Car on its side on Southern Motorway

Car on its side on Southern Motorway

Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson

Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam

Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald

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