Dogs
Give a lab dog a home, petitioners say
Petitioners - accompanied by dozens of dogs - are calling on MPs to require research animals to be offered for adoption, rather than euthanised. Video
Calls for halt on euthanising animals used for research
A 15,000-strong petition was handed to Parliament today, urging lawmakers to save animals who have been subject to testing, from being killed. Video, Audio
Nights Event - the Big Dog Walk with Lots of Dogs
Hundreds of people and pets will gather in several cities around the country this weekend for a mass dog walk Audio
Not just a squishy face
As well as being cute, short nosed dogs like pugs, bulldogs and Boston terriers are notorious for their health problems. What is the latest science and advice for pet owners and breeders ? The New… Audio, Gallery
Dog shot dead after being set upon police officer
A Bay of Plenty police officer had to shoot dead one of three dogs set on him by a man he was pursuing last night, police say.
Research shows our dogs mirror our emotions
New research shows that our emotions are reflected by our canine companions. Audio
Black Dogs
Our unenlightened forebears had some strange superstitions regarding animals, including ones about black dogs: "It's good luck if a black dog follows you at home, but bad luck if it follows you on the… Audio
Aquahounds!
When our four-legged friends can't get around on land as they used to - due to injury, illness or perhaps putting on too much weight - have you ever considered water as an option?
Hydrotherapy - or… Video, Audio, Gallery
New sniffer-dog breed to protect borders
Officials hope these pups, with the charm of a beagle and the height of a harrier, will be the best biosecurity dogs yet.
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.