Dogs
The dog-human bond
Research confirms that dogs remember the times you and they have shared together. Audio
Licence for dangerous dogs
A goverment proposal could see owners of certain dog breed requaired to have a licence. Audio
No bull: Dog found a year after going missing
A missing bulldog has been reunited with his owner after being found 500km from home, nearly a year after he went missing.
Why you mustn’t pash the pooch
Dog saliva is filled with all kinds of dangerous bacteria, so letting them lick your face can be pretty dangerous. Audio
Feeding pets scraps causing animal obesity epidemic
Scrap the leftovers - under-the-table tidbits are contributing to an obesity blow-out among New Zealand cats and dogs, new figures show.
Dangerous Dogs - Ian Robertson
Will new laws targeting "dangerous" dogs reduce the number of attacks? We'll ask animal law expert and former vet Ian Robertson about the new measures and what else we could be doing. Audio
Stephanie Johnson has a book for all dog-lovers - Good Dog!
A handsome red nose pit bull called Busta, Olive the guide dog, Hairy Maclary and Kevin Ireland's Mighty Sid all get a mention in a new collection of Kiwi writing about dogs. Dog-lover and writer… Audio
Shakespeare with David Lawrence: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Kim Hill talks to David Lawrence is research and development consultant for the Popup Globe, and director of The Bacchanals, a Wellington theatre company he founded in 2000 to explore text-based… Audio
National Dog Show
The Discover Dogs Eukanuba National Dog Show is described as canine version of New Zealand's Got Talent. Over 3 days, an estimated 1700 purebred dogs representing over 100 different breeds from across… Audio
Cooks police and SPCA to unite efforts on stray dogs
The Cook Islands SPCA has teamed up with local police to take on the responsibility of getting roaming dogs off the streets.
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...
