Dogs

Steve and Jacqui Clark have lived in Brunei for the last four years, but returned to NZ for a holiday just before the country's Covid-19 restrictions kicked into gear. The couple are now holed up in a… Audio

American photographer and film maker Ben Moon was diagnosed with colorectal cancer aged twenty-nine. But his dog Denali helped him pull through. Ben is an adventure, lifestyle and portrait… Video, Audio

Warm fuzzy news for dog lovers in Auckland - dogs of all sizes are now allowed on trains. ed. Audio

Dogs, as we know, are great, and lots of people want one. But they're also a big commitment. The Dog Share Collective pairs dogs with people who want to spend time with dogs, but can't own one… Audio

Best-selling cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz talks to Susie Ferguson about her new book "Our Dogs, Ourselves", which attempts to understand the age-old and often emotional relationship between… Audio

Stepping into a witness box to give evidence in court can be daunting and stressful, especially for young and vulnerable people. In several US states and in Canada the use of court dogs as support… Audio

Mike White is well known for his hard hitting investigative crime and justice journalism including coverage of Mark Lundy, Scott Watson, and the murder of Scott Guy. Audio

Pet ownership around the world continues to grow, and the environmental cost is skyrocketing along with it. Professor David Raubenheimer says people need to start making compromises when it comes to… Audio

When Steve Coxhead heads out into the forest with his team of Siberian huskies he never knows what is going to happen. "There's the element of danger I guess and that's what keeps it exciting. We've… Audio, Gallery

It’s not just humans who can benefit from a well-chosen tune. Research shows classical music, soft rock and reggae have an impact in reducing anxiety in dogs, which is nothing to be sniffed at. Video, Audio

It was international dog day yesterday, so let's find out a bit about them Audio

Jo Clough is with Kids Safe With Dogs Trust that has programmes in schools around the country to help reduce dog attacks, and also offers a programme for people whose work can take them in the path of… Audio

Researchers in Sweden have looked at the stress levels in dogs that live with humans, reaching an interesting conclusion about the interactions between neurotic people and the dogs they own.  Audio

Ken Ramirez is a world authority on animal training. His work history includes 26 years Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, where he developed and supervised animal care and animal health programs, staff… Audio

Professor Michael Worboys has debunked the myth that our canine fur babies are the result of centuries of bonding and taming. Instead, he's discovered that our modern day pooches are the result of the… Audio

Aucklanders are able to have their say on changes to the council's dog policy. The proposal would set a single rule when dogs are restricted from parks and beaches - that would replace the 17… Audio