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.
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Dogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.
Increased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'
Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.
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Ruh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations drop
With too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.
Caught red-pawed: Meet the serial dog burglar who made off with a neighbour's beef roast
Leo's swag of stolen goods includes work shorts, cheese graters, a hot pie and tarakihi.
Summer spike in bad dog behaviour sparks reminder about canine etiquette
Northland councils see a spike in complaints about bad dog behaviour every summer.
The rise of the pampered petriachy
Do you treat your pet like a person? Then you're setting yourself, and them, for failure.
More than 20 puppies abandoned in South Auckland over 24 hours
Plastic container with 20 pups dumped at a Manukau pound; nine more found in Clendon Park.
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.
Top dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mate
Jecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.
Dog owners left shocked by this huge travel expense
Pet owners complain that boarding them over holidays costs more than childcare.
'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'.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival
The race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.
World’s oldest dog ever dies in Portugal
Bobi’s secret to a long life was good food, fresh air and lots of love.
Residents call for urgent action to stop roaming and aggressive dogs
Calls for more animal control staff and penalties for dog owners after fatal mauling.
Dog falls into grave at Auckland funeral moments before coffin is lowered
The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media.
‘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.
Adopted 'sweet little dog' seriously injured
A "beautiful sweet little dog” was injured, returned to vet days after adoption.
Machete-wielding suspect accused of trying to drown police dog in Auckland creek
Police said the man was hiding in the creek when Worg was sent in to find him.
Art to help dogs: Northland art project to help dog owners who can't afford vet care
A creative new fundraising campaign aims to help Northland's neglected dogs get vet care.
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.
'Heavy heart': Council officer who put down wrong dog resigns
Gisborne District Council has issued an apology calling it "human error".
Hastings dog attack victim wants dog owners to do more to decrease risk
However, dog attacks are decreasing overall in Hawke's Bay.
'Never hurt a fly': Family dog mistakenly destroyed
'You were never just a dog to us, you were and will forever be our family.'
‘He’s like my family’: Beloved dog Rocco to return home from pound after successful appeal
A Richmond resident has successfully appealed against the seizure of his beloved dog.
US dog sale argument leaves toddler and two adults dead
Gunfire broke out during a Florida dog sale.
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.
The 'Dog Man of Raglan' dies, canine companion to stay local
Brian Chesham was a beloved character of the coastal Waikato town.
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.