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Farmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestock
Wayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.
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Letters: Why economic growth shouldn’t mean selling out Kiwis
OPINION: Gisborne Herald readers share their views.
‘Nobody followed through’: Mum’s fight for justice after dog attack on young daughter
The owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.
Editorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkers
EDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.
Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.
'It latched on to my hip': Northland mum mauled by dog in children's playground
A dog attacked J'aime Wright at a Kaitāia playground on January 18.
Letters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy target
OPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'
Attacked by wild dogs: Ultrarunner's record NZ journey disrupted in Far North
Karel Sabbe was attacked by wild dogs on his fourth day on the trail.
Aussie baby taken from mum’s arms, killed by dog
A 5-week-old baby was mauled to death by the family’s dog.
Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property
In the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.
Protecting kids and penguins - why Auckland has a beach dog warden
If you were walking along the beaches last summer, you might have met Fletcher Munsterman.
Penguins at risk as dogs attack on Auckland’s busy Muriwai Beach
Locals frustrated by dog attacks on penguins at Muriwai; calls for stricter enforcement.
Farmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep
'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'
‘Terrifying’: Street terrorised by roaming dogs
'I was shaking. I’ve started shaking again now thinking about it', says woman.
Life of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog'
'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'
Woman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later
'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'
'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beach
Second dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.
Police shoot dogs that attacked person
Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.
Deadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council action
Two roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?
Exhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attack
Dog attacks in Far North rise; woman injured as pack of dogs maul her on Taipā Beach.
'One bite is too many': Campaign aims to protect kids from dog attacks
New dog bite prevention campaign targets kids in South Auckland.
'Never be the same': Mum-of-six has skull ripped open in stray dogs attack
The mother says her kids were only 20 or 30 metres away from the daytime mauling.
‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack
Even just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.
Roaming dogs on a cat-killing spree: 'Something has to be done'
Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Destruction order upheld for 'well-loved elderly pet' that landed cyclist in ICU
The man suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after rottweiler Indy rushed the riders.
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
Queensland woman’s arm severed in vicious dog attack
Queensland woman has arm severed in a vicious dog attack.
'Gut-wrenching': Gang pad dogs terrorise Auckland suburb
The dogs have killed numerous animals including cats, alpacas, calves, sheep, and goats.
'Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs
'It snuck up behind us and started attacking my dog' - owner of injured Shih Tzu-cross.