Aranui dog attack: Police will not charge anyone after Christchurch toddler’s death, animal to be put down
Police today confirmed no one would face charges. “Sonny’s death has now been referred to the coroner.” A…
Aranui dog attack: Parents pay tribute to 1-year-old Sonny-Charles Watson, who died after being bitten at home
His parents, Greg Watson and Jordan Doherty, have expressed their shock and asked for time to process what’s…
Aranui dog attack: Police investigate death of child at Christchurch home
“The dog involved was known to the occupants of the address and lived at the property.” Tributes have…
Young child dies after dog attack at Christchurch property – NZ Herald
Young child dies after dog attack at Christchurch property NZ HeraldYoung child dies after dog attack in Aranui, Christchurch RNZChild…
Let a sleeping dog lie: Family asks Purewa Cemetery to return concrete Labrador to father’s grave
“When it comes to family, these things are very personal. They’ve been there for a long time and…
Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway; council had been told about water leak and hole
“My heart went into my throat.” Jones managed to pull her pet out before her head went under.…
Cyclists injured, dog killed in violent Epsom incidents, man arrested
Police confirmed a 49-year-old man was arrested at 7.13am, just eight minutes after the first 111 call was…
Meet the gray wolf: How the apex predator, largest member of the dog family has evolved
The grey wolf is one of the world’s most fearsome apex predators, despite having a cute and cuddly…
'P*** off': Female relative shoves reporter as prominent sportsman appears in court – NZ Herald
‘P*** off’: Female relative shoves reporter as prominent sportsman appears in court NZ HeraldHigh-profile Kiwi sportsman to appear in…
New guidelines coming, but no dog control law change before election
Animal control officers, Local Government New Zealand and the local government professional network Taituarā have helped develop the…
Pensioners call for fairer dog registration costs as fees increase
Symmans said she did not understand why she should be paying for impounding and enforcement when her dogs…
Bunnings pulls Trusty Pork Bone dog treat after pet injury reports
Without pet insurance, the family faced difficult conversations about how they would pay the unexpected cost. “We had…