New ZealandWho let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raidA man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.17 Feb 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence palingCrimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.17 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestylePlanned puppy yoga sessions draw flak onlinePractitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for change: Tauranga urged to licence professional dog walkersCall for professional dog walkers’ licence in Tauranga14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandBarking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the ParkA popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.11 Feb 09:03 PM
Lifestyle‘You don’t do that to dogs!’: Woman accused of ‘cruel’ act against pet'I love my dog,' the owner protested10 Feb 11:17 PM
New Zealand70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attackPaul 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 HowieWatch06 Feb 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'06 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandWally isn't so wayward now, winning two sheepdog titles for CHB farmerHe was named Wally - as in Where's Wally? - for his wayward tendencies in puppy days.05 Feb 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement noticesThere are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.03 Feb 03:18 AM
World'Just amazing': Bus driver hailed a hero after house fire rescueA school bus driver launched a daring doggy rescue on a sub-zero morning.02 Feb 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Gonna be a fabulous little work dog': Huntaway Miley one year onMiley's learned her walk, stop, and run whistle commands. She's still working on her bark.02 Feb 08:18 PM
New ZealandRolling hills and a joyful dog: Photo competition winner captures Hawke’s Bay summer spiritAmy Knight wins photo contest with stunning sunrise shot of her fox terrier Frankie.30 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'They bit me': Ultrarunner speaks out after dog attack on NZ trailThe dogs belonged to a nearby property owner and were not wild as first reported.28 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandLetters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out KiwisOPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begunOPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.25 Jan 12:19 AM
New Zealand‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughterThe owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.24 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkersEDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacksA total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.23 Jan 01:52 AM
RacingManukau hosts $30,000 Railway Sprint final with star-studded fieldQuintessential aims to replicate his mum's 2019 Railway Sprint win.22 Jan 11:25 PM
WorldFears dogs could be swept away by UK stormWinds of up to 90mph forecast as first storm of year makes landfall. 22 Jan 11:22 PM
Racing'Terrific afternoon': Anticipation builds for Auckland CupThe Auckland Cup at Manukau Stadium features an $80,000 prize this Sunday.22 Jan 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy targetOPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog walking limit being proposed by Auckland CouncilPacks of dogs are becoming an emerging issue, says the council.19 Jan 11:06 PM
WorldAussie baby taken from mum’s arms, killed by dogA 5-week-old baby was mauled to death by the family’s dog.17 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandWhere will these dogs run when greyhound racing is put down?Reporter Rocco meets three sisters who are devastated to see their family’s racing legacy cancelled, and an animal rights advocate who believes it’s what’s best for the dogs.Watch12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandProtecting kids and penguins - why Auckland has a beach dog wardenIf you were walking along the beaches last summer, you might have met Fletcher Munsterman.07 Jan 11:06 PM
LifestyleDogs are really talking to their owners – and yours can talk to you tooThis newfound talent can give a new lease of life to communication with your pet.06 Jan 12:42 AM
New Zealand‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.05 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandPet dog, 12 firearms allegedly stolen from Canterbury family in separate burglaries'We’ve had enough to deal with and we don’t know where else to turn.'05 Jan 08:03 AM
LifestyleAre dachshunds doomed? The long and the short of itSchnitzel von Krumm has a very low tum - for now.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLife 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.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandLoveable Lab a formidable force within Northland’s police - and now a calendar girl Ripper sniffs out hidden items, wins a spot in the 2025 police calendar.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back inDog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.Watch22 Dec 04:00 PM