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Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death
A blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.
‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety education
There were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.
Dogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attacked
The woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her.
Far North farmer battles feral dogs, urges pest species recognition
Farmer John Nilsson loses about 120 ewes and lambs to wild dogs each year.
Dog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issue
The report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.
‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogs
Jyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.
Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
The council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.
Farmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestock
Wayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.
70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attack
Paul Dorè speaks about the moment he saved his neighbour, who was being attacked by two “bull mastiff type” dogs in Sturdee St, Manurewa early this afternoon. Video / Cherie Howie
‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour
'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'
‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement notices
There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.
'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trail
The dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.
Letters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out Kiwis
OPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.
‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughter
The owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.
Editorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkers
EDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
'It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playground
A dog attacked J'aime Wright at a Kaitāia playground on January 18.
Letters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy target
OPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'
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
A 5-week-old baby was mauled to death by the family’s dog.
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
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
Locals frustrated by dog attacks on penguins at Muriwai; calls for stricter enforcement.
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
'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'
'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
'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'