'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdict
The Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.
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Dismissed: Judge throws out charge against owner of dog that attacked vet
Experienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.
'There was blood everywhere': Dog on death row awaits fate after owner's trial
Owner of Rottweiler named Chopper on trial after the dog attacked vet Dr Lisa Schneider.
Farmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheep
The death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.
'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppy
The man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.
Pitbull attacks, kills pet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog out on walk
Police want to identify owner of dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti.
Fatal dog attack on baby: Accused changes plea - again
The man is now fighting the charge again, while his lawyer also has a battle on his hands.
Owners of husky on doggie 'death row' plead with judge for reprieve
Alexa Johnston and her pet, Aspen, lost their district court fight in April.
Dog attack: Woman's two-hour surgery after 'horrific' pitbull mauling
Dog tore woman's face open, bit her legs and neck, husband says.
Major jump for Hastings rural dog fees
Costs for council have increased from 300 sheep attacks in rural Hastings.
Child's ear almost severed after dog attack
The children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.
Witness says newborn baby mauled while mum 'popped' to the toilet
Rottweiler attacked the newborn and tried to bury it while the mother was in the toilet.
Killling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades capture
Dog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.
Three more sheep stolen and slaughtered on paddock
A Dargaville man frustrated at ongoing theft of his sheep has given up grazing them.
'Chunks of flesh' ripped from child in Ōtara dog attack at school entrance
Auckland Council staff have been unable to locate the dog yet.
Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine
Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.
'I went into shock': Tourist viciously attacked by two dogs
Visitor hospitalised after vicious attack.
'All of a sudden, she screamed': Dog owner flees beach after girl, 9, attacked
The owner raced away after hearing his dog had bitten a child, drawing blood.
Two Northland children savaged by dogs in 20 minutes
Otiria Rd, Moerewa, attacks leave child in hospital with bites to legs, arms and body.
Two dogs euthanised after attacking cats
Impoundment removes any immediate risk of further harm to animals, a councillor says.
Dog's road to recovery after surviving vicious dog attack
Following the attack, the once active dog became introverted and struggled to sleep.
'That dog was not going to let go until it either chewed her arm off or killed her'
Brave bystander saves woman attacked on Chatham Islands by own pig dog.
Police defend shooting dog during raid
Police say they had no choice but to shoot a pitbull when it attacked during a raid.
Warning after dog bites off man's finger
Dog owner urges caution after bull terrier rips off his finger at Onerahi Domain.
Rottweilers euthanised after attack on autistic man
The two dogs who mauled autistic man Oliver Beaumont in Winton have been euthanised.
'No way' autistic man provoked rottweiler attack
Father of man mauled by two dogs rejects claims his son entered the animals' property.
Hawkesby: Our dog attack stats are horrific
COMMENT: Behind every dog attack there's an owner claiming their pet is not a bad dog.
Rottweiler owner 'devastated' by attack on autistic man
"I am sorry for what has happened, but we are not bad owners and they are not bad dogs."
Rottweilers caught after vicious attack on autistic man
Both dogs that were sought after an Autistic man was attacked are now with the Council.
Rare penguins killed by dogs at wildlife reserve
Irresponsible dog owners responsible for deaths of two penguins at wildlife reserve.
Labrador to be put down after mauling boy in car seat
The child was strapped into a car seat when Nig the dog attacked.
Two dogs viciously attack another dog
Owner wants both dogs to be 'destroyed' before they hurt anyone else.
Penguin dies following dog attack
DoC urges dog owners to be vigilant after rare visitor to Mainland dies.
Brutal dog attack on Auckland boy being investigated
Baldwin received stitches to his face and needed further work done to mend his lip.