Flying dogs: From chained and starving, to bliss in Queenstown
Abandoned and neglected dogs on death row start new lives in the South Island.
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'Last resort': Adoptable dogs being euthanised as shelters at capacity
The report shows in the previous year no dogs were put down due to shelter capacity.
Rescue dogs find new homes in Queenstown
Paws Restart dog rescue founder Tania Dicks-Maurice rehomes neglected North Island dogs in Queenstown and Christchurch. Video / Alex Burton
'Gutted, beyond disgusted': Dog euthanised despite adoption request
The council said the dog showed signs of concerning behaviour, which led to its decision.
Should my pet sleep in my bed?
There are benefits to sharing a bed with your pet – as long as you’re scrupulously clean.
The secret to dog trials success
Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.
Border collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attack
Paul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".
Man hit dog he was entrusted to care for with mallet
Lance Tengu took a mallet and hit the dog in the head intending to kill it.
‘Best buds’: Hawke’s Bay’s most popular dog names revealed
The most favoured dog name of last year is released and it may come as a surprise.
Aggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's pound
Rotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.
'Oldest dog ever’ loses title after questions raised about age
Guinness World Records has suspended the title of oldest dog while it investigates.
South Korea bans dog meat industry
A new bill will stop the breeding, slaughtering and selling of dogs for their meat.
Bike-riding man with meth leads police on chase before punching dog
Neither the officer nor the dog were injured in the early morning attack.
Chopper case: Dog owner's son in court over abusive Facebook pages
'Don’t do anything stupid like that again', says judge.
Family pooch burns down home after turning on stove
The canine was possibly in search of food.
Council defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's property
Sky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.
SPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to come
Kitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.
'Traumatised' pet owner attacked twice speaks out as roaming dog reports spike
The number of dog-related incidents including dog attacks this year revealed.
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
'My poor puppy': Chihuahua mauled to death by bull terrier
Horror as owner and 8-year-old son witnessed vicious attack.
'I’m not okay': Lizzo reveals heartbreaking family death
“I’m not okay. I'm so heartbroken. RIP Pooka," she wrote on Instagram.
The echo of the huntaway will be heard again
Dog trials are now able to recommence in Ākitio after extensive cyclone repairs.
Postman Pat finishes second in The Phoenix
The greyhound has now won over $500,000 in prizemoney.
Cases of pet heatstroke on the rise in NZ - here's how to prevent it
As temperatures rise, here's how to keep your pets safe in the sun.
May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.
Dog owner bitten by man after elderly border collie mauled
Molly has had two surgeries and may need more after her throat was 'ripped open'.
Finding Roo: Christchurch pup's dramatic tale of survival after falling from back of ute
Christmas came early for the Nichol family when they were reunited with Roo.
Dog toy resembling kiwi pulled from Mitre 10 shelves
A conservation group is praising the hardware store's move.
New Zealand’s first rabies death reveals horror of disease
Filipino man died from rabies in New Zealand in March.
‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dog
The dog's death was because of 'human error'.
Britney Spears rushes her dog to the vet after birthday party
The pop star called off her birthday celebration early and rushed her pooch to the vet.
'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
Dog meat protester threatens to kill himself if South Korea goes ahead with ban
Demonstrators threaten to release thousands of dogs into central Seoul to protest the ban.