Dogs
Dogs should be treated like guns - attack victim
Plans to restrict dangerous dog ownership are being welcomed by the victim of a vicious attack, who says dogs should be treated like guns.
Flat muzzled dogs
Kat Crosse of Massey University talks about whether it's unethical to breed dogs with breathing problems. Audio
Law change will eradicate dangerous dogs - Louise Upston
Minister says outcome of law change is to ultimately eradicate dangerous dog breeds from New Zealand. Audio
Dog owners wary of tough new rules on dangerous dogs
Some dog owners are wary of the government's new plan to reduce dog attacks, saying it's people, not pooches, who need to be the target. Audio
New law means all 'menacing' dogs have to be neutered
All dogs deemed "dangerous and menacing" will have to be neutered and wear a special collar identifying them, under a new law introduced by the government. Audio
Dogs help kids bone up on reading
A programme to encourage children to read has been unleashed in Waikato libraries, with an appreciative canine audience.
Our Own Odysseys - Dog Sledding
Maria Grace shares her experiences working with sled dogs as a handler in Alaska and Svalbard. Audio, Gallery
Sheila Watt-Cloutier: Arctic and Inuit
Sheila Watt-Cloutier is an environmental and human rights advocate who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for her work on how global climate change is affecting human rights, especially… Audio
Christchurch dog owners queue up for canine clinic
A long line of dog owners has queued up for a canine welfare clinic in one of Christchurch's most deprived suburbs. Yesterday's clinic in Aranui was provided by the Canterbury...
Christchurch dog owners offered cheap desexing of pets
Christchurch has a novel way of keeping unneutered and wandering dogs off the streets - the SPCA helps out with a dog welfare clinic that offers cheap desexing. Audio
Thousands of Auckland dogs on death row
More than 3000 menacing dogs were euthanised in Auckland last year, compared with 48 in Wellington. Auckland dog control officers say there could be 25,000 unregistered dogs living in various parts of… Audio
Epilepsy Assistance Dogs
Trained dogs are helping people with epilepsy through their seizures and could even be acting as an early warning system. Audio, Gallery
Joanna Tuckwell - Eradicating Rabies
Wellington lawyer Joanna Tuckwell spearheads a global programme (in the Asia Pacific Region) for World Animal Protection called Better Lives for Dogs. The programme, which aims to eradicate rabies… Audio
Doggy Dan on taming naughty dogs
Dog behaviour expert, Daniel Abdelnoor, aka Doggy Dan is with us to answer your questions about teaching naughty dogs to behave. Video, Audio, Gallery
1000+ dog owners sign up for free registration
More than 1000 owners of menacing dogs have signed up to the Auckland Council's offer to register their pets for free - five times the number they were expecting. Video, Audio
Millions petition against dog meat festival in China
An annual two-day dog meat festival is underway in China, where 2-thousand animals are expected to be slaughtered. Audio
Auckland dogs to change colour
Aucklanders may own copper canines and mahogany mongrels now but within the year that will change - on paper, anyway. Audio
Auckland Dogs are losing their colour
If you live in Auckland, and you're a dog owner, your ginger dog could now simply be called red. Your silver, sand, ash and pepper... a simple grey. Auckland Council is culling the 46 colours used to… Audio
Pug life – the cost of cute
Dogs bred to have short, wide heads, such as pugs and French and British bulldogs are prone to serious health complications including breathing difficulties, skin and eye conditions and digestive… Audio