Dogs

Banning particular 'dangerous' breeds of dogs will not help reduce the number of attacks, says Auckland SPCA CEO Andrea Midgeon Audio

Associate Minister for Local Government Louise Upton says the government is open to all suggestions in deciding how to deal with dangerous dogs. Audio

Local Government New Zealand is calling on central government to take a leadership role on dog control after a spate of serious attacks. Audio

The government is considering options to tighten laws on dangerous dogs after a spate of serious attacks in the last week. Audio

Animal control officers and local government leaders are urging the Government to step up and do more to stop the carnage pit bull type dogs are causing. Their calls follow a horrific attack by a pit… Audio

Kisa Basabas talks about her dog Rambo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio

Shelley talks about her dogs Betty and Frida at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio

Steve talks about his dogs Little Jim and Derby at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio

Alex talks about his dog Banjo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk with Lots Of Dogs. Audio

Alex talks about his dog Banjo at Wellington's Big Dog Walk With Lots Of Dogs. Audio

Protestors block a highway with their anti-Donald Trump stance. Clamping down on dogs in Dunedin. Audio

Creators of the hit touring show The Bitches' Box, who are acting as dogs again in the new show, Sons of a Bitch, which tours to 19 woolsheds throughout the South Island in April, alongside… Audio

For her birthday, five-year-old Sophia Bidois asked friends to bring gifts for dogs in a South Auckland animal shelter, rather than presents for her. She and her mum joined Checkpoint. Audio

Just a little bit of puppy love could end up saving a life. That's what the Auckland Council's hoping for, hosting a version of speed dating - for dogs that need a home - at Victoria Park today. Audio

Next we're talking about global synchronized dog walking. Wellington producer, Alice Brine, loves walking dogs so much, she's come up with the event, The Big Dog Walk With Lots Of Dogs. It's where… Audio

Today we have a piece by Mikayla Hall who's done some investigating into the virtues of adopting a dog rather than buying one. Audio

In an unusual coronial ruling the death of a woman in Michigan has been ruled Suicide by Pit Bull. It is a sad case, and one involving a decision over ethanasing the dogs and their puppies. Audio

Wellingtonion Tim Grubb recounts honeymoon number three (with wife number one) and the series of incidents - involving fish, dogs and virus - that plagued it. Audio