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Historic verdict: Dog owner guilty of manslaughter after hungry pack mauled man to death
The jury found Neville Thomson died after Abel Wira failed to secure his aggressive dogs.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Five-year-old child victim in dog attack
The youngster was attacked at Darnley Rd, near the Waipara River, yesterday afternoon.
Off-leash dog sends woman who survived fatal car crash back into surgery
A woman who lost her unborn baby in a 2016 crash is in hospital because of off-leash dog.
Move or rehome? Owner's choice if dog's 'dangerous' label sticks
Three complaints were made against Dolly for attacking and rushing at other dogs.
Coatesville retiree retells story of the morning her dog was attacked
Coatesville retiree Denise Heald retells story of the morning her dog was attacked on their own property. Video / NZ Herald
What to do in a dog attack
The Dog Safe Workplace director Jo Clough explains what to do if a dog rushes at or attacks you. Video / Katie Harris
How does your suburb compare for Auckland dog attacks amid spike in maulings?
Nearly 3000 attacks were recorded on animals and humans across Auckland last year.
Attack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of him
The man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg.
Dogs seized by council after eight cats killed in Auckland neighbourhood
An Auckland vet says 'her heart has to heal' after losing four cats in the attacks.
Shane Te Pou: Roaming dogs are terrorising our streets
Aggressive dogs often wander the streets freely and can be intimidating.
'Quite septic': Roaming dog attacks affecting guide dog clients
Auckland Council says there have been 716 dog attacks as of March this year.
Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months
FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.
'Horrific': Dog owner sentenced after pets' 'near-fatal' attack on 2yo boy
'The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific.'
'Feared she'd lost half of her face': Mother's distress at dog attack on young girl
A pair of former dog breeders have been sentenced after their sire attacked a 5-year-old.
'They can turn at any time': Mum's warning after 8yo daughter mauled by dog
The attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.
Girl left with ‘large scar’ and ‘life-long’ trauma after dog attack at Auckland park
The dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.
Paw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacks
More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.
Fatal dog attack: Community begins 'healing process' after child's death
A blessing has been given at Katikati Medical Centre, where staff tried to save Timoti, 4.
‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety education
There were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.
Nan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogs
He was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.
‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack
A small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child.
‘Just starting his life’: Community mourns after young boy killed in dog attack
At 4 years old, the child was 'just starting his life'.
‘Thoughts and prayers’: Young child dead, another person injured in vicious dog attack
Animal management has taken the dogs involved for investigation.
'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stock
Maremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves
Watch: Pit bull leaps from car window and attacks motorcyclist
It wasn't the first time the dog attacked a motorcyclist.
Dogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attacked
The woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her.
Far North farmer battles feral dogs, urges pest species recognition
Farmer John Nilsson loses about 120 ewes and lambs to wild dogs each year.
Dog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issue
The report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.
‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogs
Jyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.
Two people seriously injured in South Auckland dog attack
The council says there is no risk to the wider public but they will be investigating.