Cherished pets reportedly killed by roaming dogs over holiday period
Whakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.
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Community searches for solutions to roaming, aggressive dog problem
The Moerewa community has rallied to try and solve the ongoing problem of roaming dogs.
'Traumatised' pet owner attacked twice speaks out as roaming dog reports spike
The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.
'My poor puppy': Chihuahua mauled to death by bull terrier
Horror as owner and 8-year-old son witnessed vicious attack.
Cause for alarm: Pets terrorised by roaming dogs in Kaipara
The number of dog attacks and complaints about wandering dogs has increased this year.
Dog owner bitten by man after elderly border collie mauled
Molly has had two surgeries and may need more after her throat was 'ripped open'.
Family whose Rottweiler ‘Chopper’ attacked vet ordered to remove ‘threatening’ FB page
A judge ordered the removal of a Facebook page that posted threats against a Tauranga vet.
Baby girl attacked by dog recovering; Kaipara mayor says increasing dog attacks 'worrying'
Kaipara's mayor is concerned about rising figures relating to dog attacks in Northland.
Increased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'
Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.
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News snippets from Northland.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
Justice for Drakie and Duckie: The five-year neighbourly spat over two Pekin ducks
Drakie died and Duckie was badly injured after being attacked by a dog.
'Immense amount of blood': Rottweiler mauls owner after she fed him cannabis
The owners bought the cannabis lollies for their dog because they said he was 'stressed'.
Northland woman killed in dog attack was dearly-loved mother figure to many
The attack rocked the small town of Moerewa last Thursday.
‘Amazing community’: Mourners arriving in Far North town after dog attack death
One of the woman’s daughters has had to undergo surgery after also being attacked.
Dogs need to be socialised as early as possible - dog trainer
A dog trainer believes there needs to be more education around socialising canines.
Police dog bites school boy out running with PE class
The incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.
Dog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractor
Animal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.
Biden’s dog bites another Secret Service employee
The German Shepherd has attacked Secret Service personnel at least 10 other times.
Hastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease risk
However, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.
Dog wanted dead or alive for biting Palmerston North woman, causing serious injuries
The Dogue de Bordeaux, called Sir Smoothie Redman, mauled a woman's arm to the bone.
Woman refuses to reveal location of dogs ordered to be destroyed after vicious attack
A dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.
‘It latched onto his arm’: Man attacked by dog while protecting partner
The American pitbull cross' owner agreed to have the dog put down afterwards.
Dog attack: Bay of Plenty couple will defend charge
Prosecutors say the child was treated for multiple bite wounds.
Auckland man accused of punching police dog faces officer assault charges
The defendant could face up to three years' imprisonment if found guilty of the charges.
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
Victim spends 10 hours in ED after Masterton dog attack
'It only held on for a few seconds, but it was a very firm and aggressive grip.'
Bad boy! Biden dog attacked Secret Service personnel 10 times in four months
One incident was so serious it required the injured agent to be treated in hospital.
'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks
Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.
Woman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed
'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'
Rushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaints
Officials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.
Backyard killing: Woman wants 'mental distress' compo after neighbour's dog attacked her cat
Both the cat and dog were euthanised after the backyard attack.
Rising dog attacks put 'significant strain' on animal control
Council figures show dog attacks are on the rise in Auckland.
Owners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute story
The couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.