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Her dog sensed something was wrong with her baby. It may have saved his life.
Saraya the Doberman's distress prompted Alexander's family to seek emergency care.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Animal control worker’s fingertip bitten off as staff face more threats
A shelter dog bit off a staff member’s fingertip and needs blow-dart sedation.
Editorial: Public displays can keep Guy Fawkes fun without neighbourhood havoc
OPINION: A Parliament committee has recommended a ban on fireworks' public sale and use.
W.A.G.S Rescue NZ combines furry friends with fitness | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Herald NOW reporter Kieryn Morris tries out puppy yoga with rescue dogs. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Why should Tauranga vote for Animal Justice's Sam Connely?
Connely wants an independent commissioner to represent animals.
Watch: 'Ram raid' on Lincoln Rd, Christchurch
A sheep ran into a building, shattering glass in Christchurch. Video / Supplied
Owner sentenced after pit bull mauled grandmother walking with grandson
The victim needed a skin graft and spent several days in hospital.
Watch: Bee swarm settles on car with person asleep inside
People were urged to roll their windows up – instead, they put them down to take photos.
Orca delights onlookers as it swims along shoreline
An orca visited Plimmerton Beach to the delight of onlookers. Video / Simone Beaulieu
I'm an animal behaviour expert. Here's how to help your dog's anxiety
New Zealand animal behaviourist Mark Vette shares his tips for helping anxious pets.
Pet spending boom as New Zealand's pet event scene 'skyrocketing'
Dachshund owners gathered in Auckland for the Wiener Derby.
Northland woman pleads guilty after dog kills four kiwi
The Department of Conservation estimated dogs killed 20 kiwi at Wharengaere Bay last year.
The other end of the leash: The abuse animal management staff face and myths about them
Officers endure threats against themselves, their families, and their own pets.
A dingo, Albus Dumbledog and Auckland’s most unlikely cross-breeds
The Auckland Council report shows that a dingo is registered as living in the city.
The troubling trend hidden in Auckland’s dog-attack figures
Auckland Council's annual animal management report has been released.
City's top dog names revealed: Luna overtakes Charlie as favourite
Labradors were Christchurch’s most registered breed, with 5026 dogs.
Christchurch pig ditches owner, stops traffic on his way home
'It seems even pigs enjoy making the most of a good Christchurch day.'
Zoo tragedies raise public safety questions and the point of wildlife parks
UK fatal tiger mauling follows a crocodile attack in August.
Man arrested trying to smuggle 10 live birds in his underpants
Organisation says illicit wildlife trade generates billions of dollars annually worldwide.
Is NZ’s animal welfare system strong enough?
Committee backs review of animal welfare oversight after petition.
Dog attack leaves puppy needing surgery and walker with punctured leg
The council says the attack is under active investigation.
Autopsy reveals how Napier’s beloved Terry the turtle died
The endangered hawksbill turtle died at the aquarium he'd swum at for nearly 50 years.
‘That’s what you get’: Woman sentenced after beating pregnant dog for five minutes
SPCA chief executive Todd Westwood labelled the attack 'sickening'.
Dozens of spaniels saved from house of squalor ‘happier than ever’
Owners are arranging spaniel meet-ups so siblings can reunite.