Opinion
Josephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occur
OPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.
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Farmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogs
Finn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.
Housing intensification, dog attacks and harbour bridge tolling
National's Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson go head to head on this week's issues. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisis
MP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.
Runner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal mauling
Brandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.
Kaihu dog attack, community leader speaks out
A woman has died after a dog attack on Tuesday in the northland settlement of Kaihu. Video \ Jason Dorday
Family of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'
Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.
Severe jail terms needed for owners of ‘homicidal dogs’, Shane Jones says after Northland mauling
Minister Simon Watts has ordered urgent advice, with new rules due this year.
'I accept it's a problem': Political panel on our need for stronger dog-control laws
Marama Davidson and David Seymour debate infrastructure; toll roads; and dog control laws.
'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks out
Neighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.
'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents
'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.
'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks
'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'
Roaming dog reports rise 80% in district
'Unrestrained animals in our communities are posing a threat to people daily.'
'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack
One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.
Dog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old man
The woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.
Pit bulls welcomed back to a US county after 29-year ban
Thousands of animals erroneously perceived as banned were being put down.
Six dogs impounded after attack injures two in Pāpāmoa
The owner of the dogs says she blames herself for the incident.
Five more tenancy cases involving dogs, cats, turkeys - even goats
Mother was the landlord. Son was her tenant. The two fought. The police were called.
'Otherwise we are complicit': Partner of fatal dog attack victim urges public to speak up
Pensioner had 'very accepting nature' but complacency about mate's dogs proved fatal.
'Sad and frightening': Woman badly injured in Kaikohe dog attack
Emmy Sherwin, 30, suffered a fractured arm and puncture wounds in the attack.
Dog that attacked two cops held in pound as incident investigated
A 22-year-old man has been charged with resisting police.
Fresh charge laid after police officers attacked by dog during arrest
Two Rotorua officers went to hospital for treatment. One required surgery.
Johnny Depp's rescue dog mauls two sheep to death
The bull mastiff is now with a professional trainer for safety.
Editorial: Dog attacks a growing problem
OPINION: It's easy to empathise with owners. Few expect their pets will harm others.
Far North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexing
Far North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.
'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victims
Details revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.
Tenant 'grabbed neighbour by the hair' in bizarre confrontation
The woman said having her two dogs with her likely prevented a far more sinister outcome.
'Heartening' rise in dog adoptions, but many still being put down
Council highlights need for potential dog owners to make 'informed choices'.
Editorial: Give councils more teeth to deal with roaming dogs
OPINION: The pet pooch population is dropping, but problems are rising.
'It’s not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs
'If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs.'