Feral Dogs
The harrowing problem of feral dogs in the Far North
Packs of feral dogs have been causing heartbreaking stock losses throughout the Far North, and authorities are ill-equipped to deal with them. Audio
The harrowing problem of feral dogs in the Far North
Packs of feral dogs have been causing heartbreaking stock losses throughout the Far North, and authorities are ill-equipped to deal with them.
AudioNorthland feral dog caught, chipped with GPS to track animals
A Northland farmer grappling with feral dogs attacking her stock has managed to catch one and fit it with a GPS collar.
The issue came to a head in July when more than a hundred stock were killed on… Audio
Sharpshooters watch through night for feral dogs in Northland
The number of feral dogs roaming the Far North is now estimated to be around 100, with sharpshooters keeping vigil over one farm where dozens of animals have been mauled.
Last week more than 120… Audio
Feral dogs killing Far North animals, NZDF may be called to cull
The Defence Force could be called upon to help cull feral dogs which are out of control in the Far North.
Wild dogs have killed more than 100 livestock on a farm near Cape Rēinga this week, with… Video, Audio
Feral dogs force closure of Far North tracks, campgrounds
Packs of up to fifteen feral dogs have forced the temporary closure of tracks and a campground in the Far North.
The public is being urged to keep away from places where the dogs have been roaming… Audio