Two large dogs that mauled a pilates instructor to death have attacked before, police say.

Sentencing for Rotorua's Philomena Marcelle Matthews, 37, who has pleaded guilty to being the owner of a pitbull that attacked a toddler causing serious injuries, has been adjourned.

Mauled by a dog one year ago, a Rotorua primary school pupil says she is still wary of canines.

Two pitbull terrier cross dogs involved in a vicious attack on two Otaki women are to be destroyed.

A baby girl has been hospitalised after being attacked by her family dog.

Rikiau West-Pakuria has a smile that lights up the room. But as the 3-year-old lay in an...

At least 160 people were so badly mauled by dogs last year that they needed additional support for lost income, home help or rehabilitation.

A 15-month-old Whangarei girl is nursing 19 stitches to her face after being bitten by her uncle's...

Nearly 12,000 people suffered dog bite injuries last year, including more than 1700 children aged...

Ducking for cover after three vicious dog attacks on young children in quick succession, Local Government Minister...