Number of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in year
Auckland Council is now looking at ways to increase capacity at shelters.
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A Capital Letter: No, I don’t want your dog on the beach
The worst experience is finding you've put your towel down on top of dog poo.
Puppy saved by California police after possible fentanyl exposure
The owner knew the symptoms because 'It was the second time the dog had overdosed'.
‘It latched onto his arm’: Man attacked by dog while protecting partner
The American pitbull cross' owner agreed to have the dog put down afterwards.
Sick puppy: Dog breeder to pay up after selling canine with bad knees
The pet puppy was not of ‘acceptable quality', a tribunal has found.
Top dog has a quarry for an office
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
'Everything I needed to watch': Iconic Dulux dog's adorable update
One of the world’s most recognisable dogs has welcomed a litter of adorable pups.
New twist in case against Amber Heard for smuggling pet dogs into Oz
The actress allegedly lied to a court.
Dog attack: Bay of Plenty couple will defend charge
Prosecutors say the child was treated for multiple bite wounds.
Auckland man accused of punching police dog faces officer assault charges
The defendant could face up to three years' imprisonment if found guilty of the charges.
Increasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog owners
Suspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.
Who let the dogs in? Workplaces embrace canine colleagues
One workplace even has online staff profiles for their pooches.
Police pause search for Michael MacGregor in Mount Holdsworth area
MacGregor never returned from a walk in Mt Holdsworth area last Monday.
‘Heartbroken’: Five of 10 puppies found in rubbish truck have died
The puppies were found in a bag in a rubbish truck in the Papakura/Hunua area of Auckland.
Woman leaves 'emotional support dog' in airport after being told it couldn't fly
She was told she couldn't take her pet on the plane. So, she left the dog behind.
All sealed up: Sea mammal's surprise morning trip to Bunnings
Staff resorted to using ovens and dishwashers to keep their unusual visitor contained.
New mobile desexing clinic for Northland on the way
The SPCA is hoping its new mobile desexing clinic will reduce unwanted litters of puppies.
Kiri Allan car crash: Police confirm dog unit called in
The then-Justice Minister was reportedly found by police 500 metres from her crashed car.
Victim spends 10 hours in ED after Masterton dog attack
'It only held on for a few seconds, but it was a very firm and aggressive grip.'
Bad boy! Biden dog attacked Secret Service personnel 10 times in four months
One incident was so serious it required the injured agent to be treated in hospital.
He's found! Bodhi comes home
Missing Coromandel dog Bodhi has been reunited with his owner after three weeks.
Dog fight: Breeder sues couple over pregnant 'pedigree' pup
A couple promised not to let the dog breed...then it gave birth to eight puppies.
'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks
Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.
Woman weeps during failed bid to have dog ownership ban quashed
'Like a family member to us... I did everything possible to keep her contained.'
Have you seen Bodhi? Dog missing for weeks after strangers put it in their car
Bodhi was seen by two separate people getting into a red car.
Rushing, attacking, stalking: Man fights to keep dog after six complaints
Officials want to disqualify the man from owning dogs.
Shaneel Lal: Greyhound racing has no social value
OPINION: The greyhound industry has been on its last legs for years. I say cut them off.
Dog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined
'It just rushed at me and by the time I saw it…I couldn’t shut the door'.
News in brief: De-sexing of cats and dogs made easier; police seek witnesses to fatal crashes
News briefs from Northland.
Owners of dog that bit elderly woman dispute story
The couple said they were holding the dog when woman approached to pat it without asking.
Elderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendons
The elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.
Rambo, the German shepherd injured on Ukraine's frontline, gets a new start
Shrapnel had ravaged the right side of his head, now he is in police training.
'A taste of blood' - Dogs maul retiree's pet sheep, neighbour fears for kids
Brutal night-time attacks by dogs have left six sheep dead in Tikitere, Rotorua.
Cobber challenge 2023: Celebrating hardworking herding dogs in Australasia
New Zealand's best shep dogs take on their Aussie counterparts