Dogs

Meet Miley, a seven-month-old huntaway with great potential. She's the third generation bred by award-winning dog triallist Chris Shaw and we'll follow along as he trains her up. Audio

The cost of living crunch has seen the number of retired working dogs looking for homes explode. We talk to the charity helping rehome them about why they make such great pets Audio

Betty Hall recently retired after more than three decades in animal welfare in Tauranga. Audio

Cook Islands police caution public over dog breeds Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

Covid lockdowns have left us with a legacy of unwanted and increasingly dangerous dogs. Audio

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

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

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

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

Sit! Listen. This week: jazz tunes dedicated to, and inspired by, dogs. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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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