Dogs
'He's a rescue dog, but he rescued us'
4 May 2024
SPCA shelters are full of dogs abandoned or given up by owners who can no longer afford to look after them. This is the story of one puppy who helped rescue the family who adopted him.
'This has got to stop': Calls for stricter dog control following two deaths
31 Oct 2023
Calls are growing in the Far North for stricter dog control - and more prosecutions of owners who flout the rules - after two deaths in little more than a year.
Rescuers rush to help pup stuck in 'ruff' situation
13 Sep 2023
A pet owner who came home to find her precious pooch dangling precariously from a hole desperately tried to prop him up, while she waited for help to arrive.
Mabel keeps paw and order in Tauranga District Court
17 Aug 2023
Patting a dog is well known to lower stress hormone levels. For many victims, appearing in court can be a very stressful experience so having some canine comfort makes sense. Audio