New ZealandRising dog attacks put 'significant strain' on animal controlCouncil figures show dog attacks are on the rise in Auckland.25 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandOwners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute storyThe couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.13 Jun 03:19 AM
New ZealandElderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendonsThe elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.12 Jun 09:21 AM
New Zealand'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kidsBrutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.31 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandAnimal control officer badly bitten in dog attackThe officer responding to reports of an animal attack was set upon by two dogs.23 May 12:16 AM
New Zealand$5k raised for Ōpōtiki animal rescue after 'frenzied' dog breaks in and kills three catsThe council has also put a 'humane' dog cage on the property.01 May 01:23 AM
New Zealand'Not a friendly environment anymore': Off-lead dogs turn Redwoods into 'warzone'The council's bylaws don't permit dogs to be off-lead in the Whakarewarewa Redwood forest.30 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandDog suffering 'doggy dementia' saved from death row after successful court appeal12-year-old Suki, suffering 'doggy dementia', grabbed and latched onto another's throat.24 Apr 06:09 AM
New Zealand'Piercing scream': Woman and dog frightened to go for walks after attacksTwo pitbulls knocked a 76-year-old down before biting her and mauling her dog.17 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldSix-year-old girl rushed to hospital after dog attackGirl pulled off fence by dog before it attacked her in Brisbane.11 Apr 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMegan WilsonMegan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much betterOPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe Woodville pet killers: Bloodthirsty pitbulls terrorise town for monthsTwo menacing dogs behind spate of serious attacks on pets in middle of night.05 Apr 01:22 AM
New ZealandPet dog attacked on daily park walk: 'Fifty per cent of his neck [was] savaged''There’s this big gaping hole in the back ... big enough you could put your fist in.'04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandChopper's owner loses court battle, dog could be put downTauranga City Council has been successful in its appeal against a dog that attacked a vet.04 Apr 04:57 AM
WorldToddler in hospital after pet dog attackA 35kg pet South African Boerboel, called Joop, set upon owners toddler.28 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandOwner of dog who attacked woman appeals for staffie’s life, demands $25kThe owner said the court did not have jurisdiction over him because he did 'not consent'.22 Mar 10:51 PM
New Zealand'It defies logic': Woman kept vicious dogs despite lost license, child attackedThe woman lost her dog care licence after three violations of the Dog Control Act.12 Mar 09:17 PM
New ZealandThis 'gentle' hound was mauled on the beach - why his owner is 'grateful' to the attacking dog's ownersThe dog will be put down after the owner “voluntarily surrendered ownership” to council.23 Feb 05:20 PM
New ZealandCouncil appealing for witnesses following dog attackPolice were called to the scene on Farringdon St at 2:30am yesterday.12 Dec 05:26 AM
New ZealandChild in hospital following Auckland dog attackSearch is on for the dog as victim suffers moderate injuries.11 Dec 05:05 AM
New ZealandAggressive dog put down after plunging Auckland school into lockdownDog put down after attacking locals, which forced a school into lockdown.30 Nov 07:44 AM
New Zealand'He doesn't like masks,': Bash the pitbull cross to be put down after biting mask-wearing officersBash's aversion to people wearing masks in a global pandemic didn't help his cause.22 Nov 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Angry and heartbroken': Dog mauls 4-year-old's face 15 hours after family fostered itThe trust responsible for bullmastiff cross knew it had aggressive tendencies.18 Nov 05:57 AM
New Zealand$42k and counting: Legal bill for failed prosecution of dog attackThe council has spent $42,000 on legal fees, with an appeal yet to be heard.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandChopper again on the chopping block after judge grants council leave to appealThe dog that attacked a Tauranga vet is again staring down the threat of death.03 Nov 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Our hearts are full': Dog that attacked vet returned to family after verdictThe Tauranga City Council is not ruling out appealing the decision.13 Jul 04:55 AM
New ZealandDismissed: Judge throws out charge against owner of dog that attacked vetExperienced vet put herself in a position vulnerable to an attack, judge finds.12 Jul 06:00 AM
Crime'There was blood everywhere': Dog on death row awaits fate after owner's trialOwner of Rottweiler named Chopper on trial after the dog attacked vet Dr Lisa Schneider.21 Jun 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFarmer furious after wandering dogs attack more than 100 sheepThe death of sheep has cost farmer Rex Roadley up to $25,000.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It sounded terrified': Man living in Mt Maunganui cave convicted for beating puppyThe man was living with his dog in a cave near Mount Maunganui.10 May 05:41 PM
New ZealandPitbull attacks, kills pet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog out on walkPolice want to identify owner of dog that attacked and killed another dog in Tairāwhiti.24 Apr 06:45 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack on baby: Accused changes plea - againThe man is now fighting the charge again, while his lawyer also has a battle on his hands.07 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandOwners of husky on doggie 'death row' plead with judge for reprieveAlexa Johnston and her pet, Aspen, lost their district court fight in April.06 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandDog attack: Woman's two-hour surgery after 'horrific' pitbull maulingDog tore woman's face open, bit her legs and neck, husband says.07 Jul 06:09 AM
