Rotorua dog owner wants stricter enforcement after Redwoods attack
He said the incident started about 11.30am as his wife, who did not want to be named in…
Dog attacks crackdown: Gisborne chase victim backs tougher laws and owner prosecutions
Hawthorne welcomed the review. “I’m so pleased it is being talked about and the Government are trying to…
Stolen-car chop-shop boss Abdul Ahmadi fails bid to cut jail term
The High Court has now dismissed that appeal. In a recently released decision, Ahmadi’s lawyer Philip McDonnell submitted…
Ōtūmoetai dog mauling: Owner of attacked pet urges mandatory prosecution
“My wife entered hyper‑focus mode and tuned out everything else as she tried to save our dog,” the…
Vet shock: Pet owner extends mortgage by $20,000 to pay bills
‘Only rich people can afford pets’ Another Auckland pet owner told the Herald that “only rich people can…
Auckland Subaru 22B race car destroyed in Ponsonby Automotive fire amid FENZ engine failure
“We built it probably 15 years ago … and put in hundreds and hundreds of hours, by a…
Fish and chips as a social barometer: What Friday slowdown reveals
According to online sources, New Zealand and the UK sell 68% of fish and chip takeaways on Friday…
Katikati fatal dog attack: Grandmother of victim backs accused dog owner
“Timothy’s family have been notified of this outcome. Our thoughts remain with them, and we continue to offer…
Mother and schoolgirl badly injured after car smashes into Forrest Hill cafe on Auckland’s North Shore
The owner said the daughter was wearing a Westlake Girls’ High School uniform and in “year 12 or…
Tauranga dog attack survivor ‘disgusted’ council hasn’t prosecuted owner
The woman said the impact of the mid‑November attack had been “physically, financially and emotionally devastating”, and the…
Auckland CBD fire: Raviz Indian Eatery closed for weeks, 8 staff out of work
Singh was now waiting for insurance to assess the damage, and said a “bigger challenge” was having to…
High Court liquidation threat looms as ex-staff chase unpaid six-figure awards
“The economy drop of 35% has destroyed my companies,” he said. “I’m just a victim of a drop…