Dogs
Cook Islands police caution public over dog breeds
Cook Islands police caution public over dog breeds Audio
The Week in Detail: From pandemic pets to Wellington's budget woes
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Who let the dogs out? Auckland's pooch problem
Covid lockdowns have left us with a legacy of unwanted and increasingly dangerous dogs. Audio
One-eyed conservation dog takes out top spot at canine awards
He's a heading dog that actually heads the pack. Crowned Top Dog with a job in this year competition for canines, Wink, who hails from Invercargill, only has one eye and works as a conservation dog… Video, Audio
Decoding our homegrown canine
The huntaway holds a special place in not only in our hearts and minds, but also, in our economy. Now, close to $2 million is being invested into better understanding this somewhat mysterious breed -… Audio
Group heading to Tonga to desex dogs!
Students at the Unitec vet school are heading to Tonga to de-sex hundreds of dogs and provide care to the animal population on the island. Laura Harvey, Head of Environmental and Animal Sciences at… Audio
Dingoes and their link to dogs
New genetic analysis reveals dingo populations have less dog ancestry than previously thought. Although considered to be an Australian native - dingoes are thought to be descendants of South Asian… Audio
Jazz For Dogs
Sit! Listen. This week: jazz tunes dedicated to, and inspired by, dogs. Audio
Rise in dog attacks on wildlife - are 'lockdown puppies' to blame?
DOC is warning dog owners to be wary of their furry friends along the coastline this winter to curb an increase in attacks on wildlife.
In the last six months alone several yellow eyed and little… Video, Audio
Auckland's first kauri dieback sniffer dogs ready for work
They're cute and cuddly with a powerful nose - and dogs are the lastest tool Auckland council is using in its fight against kauri dieback disease.
After three years of training Pip, Mawhai and Marty… Video, Audio
'Pawsome' - Auckland Transport to let big dogs ride the bus
Auckland Transport's going to the dogs, literally. From next week big dogs will be allowed on buses in the city. Terms and conditions apply.
It follows what AT's described as the "p-awesome" success… Video, Audio
Rush of Jack Russells in Wānaka
Get your collars ready - a rush of Jack Russells are about to race through Wānaka. The annual K9 Natural Jack Russell Race is an undisputed highlight of the Central Otago town's two-day A&P show and… Audio
Around the motu: Alisha Evans in Tauranga
We check in on the western Bay of Plenty after the heavy rain that's been soaking the upper North Island - which roads have been badly effected, what's happening with the freight train that derailed… Audio
Toxic algal bloom, lethal to dogs, spreading in on the West Coast
Extraordinarily warm weather and no real rain is creating conditions for algal blooms in West Coast waterways.
Roaming dogs kill five pet cats in East Auckland
Five pet cats have been killed by roaming dogs in the East Auckland suburb of Glen Innes. Audio
Cats killed by dogs in Auckland's Glen Innes
Five pet cats have been killed by roaming dogs in the East Auckland suburb of Glen Innes.
The community has expressed outrage over the event and says stray dogs are becoming an increasing problem.
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Best in Show: Charly Houtos
Charly Houtos is our champion junior dog handler. The 18 year old from Christchurch is getting ready to represent New Zealand at the world's biggest dog show, Crufts. Charly mainly shows cavaliers… Audio, Gallery
Music with Ian Chapman : Gone to the Dogs
Ian explores the quirky and happy relationship that exists between dogs and music, highlighting the inspirational relationship that can exist between dogs and their famous musical owners. Audio
Luna, Bella, Coco - what's in a dog's name?
The top dogs names are out and there's not a Rufus to be seen. AA Pet Insurance has released a list of the top 10 most popular dog names, according to their pet insurance records.
So armed with the… Video, Audio
Zazie Todd: Your dog questions answered
Animal behaviour expert and the author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy Dr Zazie Todd joins us once again to answer your canine questions. Audio