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![Attacked by wild dogs: Ultrarunner's record NZ journey disrupted in Far North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Attacked by wild dogs: Ultrarunner's record NZ journey disrupted in Far North
Karel Sabbe was attacked by wild dogs on his fourth day on the trail.
![Aussie baby taken from mum’s arms, killed by dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Aussie baby taken from mum’s arms, killed by dog
A 5-week-old baby was mauled to death by the family’s dog.
![Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property
In the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.
![Protecting kids and penguins - why Auckland has a beach dog warden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Protecting kids and penguins - why Auckland has a beach dog warden
If you were walking along the beaches last summer, you might have met Fletcher Munsterman.
![Penguins at risk as dogs attack on Auckland’s busy Muriwai Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Penguins at risk as dogs attack on Auckland’s busy Muriwai Beach
Locals frustrated by dog attacks on penguins at Muriwai; calls for stricter enforcement.
![Farmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Farmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep
'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'
![‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs
'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.
![Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'
'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'
![Woman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Woman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later
'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'
![Deadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Deadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council action
Two roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?
![Exhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Exhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attack
Dog attacks in Far North rise; woman injured as pack of dogs maul her on Taipā Beach.
!['One bite is too many': Campaign aims to protect kids from dog attacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'One bite is too many': Campaign aims to protect kids from dog attacks
New dog bite prevention campaign targets kids in South Auckland.
!['Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack
The mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.
![‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack
Even just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.
![Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
!['Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
![Destruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICU](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Destruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICU
The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.
![The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
![Queensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Queensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attack
Queensland woman has arm severed in a vicious dog attack.
!['Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.
!['Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs
'It snuck up behind us and started attacking my dog' - owner of injured Shih Tzu-cross.