Dangerous Dogs
Attack victim: "Dogs should be treated like firearms"
A dog attack victim says dangerous dogs should be treated like "firearms", while animal control officers welcome Government plans to restrict ownership of some breeds. Audio
SPCA against new dangerous dog laws
The SPCA says breed specific legislation doesn't work. 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
Dog owners abuse officers during crackdown
People are abusing animal control officers as they crackdown on dangerous dogs in Auckland. Audio
Banning dogs won't work - SPCA
Banning particular 'dangerous' breeds of dogs will not help reduce the number of attacks, says Auckland SPCA CEO Andrea Midgeon Audio
Where does the govt stand on dangerous dogs?
Associate Minister for Local Government Louise Upton says the government is open to all suggestions in deciding how to deal with dangerous dogs. Audio
Auckland SPCA softens line on pitbulls
The Auckland SPCA has put up its first pitbulls for adoption after reversing its euthanasia policy.
Dog attacks
The mayor of Whakatane Tony Bonne joins the Panel to talk dangerous dogs, changing laws and banning breeds. Audio
Dog attack comments are South Auckland bashing - councillor
An Auckland city councillor says linking ethnicity with a high number of dog attacks amounts to South Auckland bashing. Audio
Race relations commissioner slams remarks
The Race Relations Commissioner says comments by the SPCA suggesting a link between dog attacks and an owner's ethnicity are incredibly offensive. Audio
MP for Mangere responds to SPCA dog claims
Listening to that was the MP for Mangere, Su'a William Sio. Audio
Head of Auckland SPCA stands by ethnic comments
The head of the Auckland SPCA is sticking by his comments that ethnicity is playing a role in the high number of dog attack convictions in South Auckland. Audio
No evidence owner ethnicity a factor in dog attacks
The Veterinary Association says there's no evidence to suggest the ethnicity of dog owners has anything to do with dog attacks in Auckland. Audio
Councils push for tougher dog laws
A Wanganui councillor is backing calls for tougher dog control legislation. Audio
Dog control Act has enough teeth
Dog control experts say there's no need for tougher legislation to curb dog attacks. Audio
Death threats over dangerous dog in Kapiti
The Kapiti mayor has called in the police and tightened security after death threats to council staff over a dangerous dog that's about to be put down. Audio
Trustpower calls for access to dangerous dog registers
A power company is calling on the government to give it access to councils' dangerous dog registers so it can protect its workers. Audio
Dog registration
Could the Auckland super city become the first major council the country to require dog owners to be registered, rather than just the dogs themselves. Brian Neeson is Chair of Auckland's Upper Harbour… Audio