Published on stuff.co.nz 22/05/2019 https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/112905838/huntly-man-banned-for-life-from-owning-animals-after-botched-tail-dock   A Huntly man has been banned for life from owning animals after his attempt to dock the tail of a doberman puppy left it in severe pain with bone and muscle exposed. William Brown pleaded guiltyRead …

Published on www.stuff.co.nz 25/10/2019 https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/116926153/auckland-man-who-slit-throat-of-flatmates-puppy-sent-to-prison A man who slit the throat of his flatmate’s puppy has been sentenced to more than two years in jail – the longest sentence ever given in an SPCA prosecution.  Micha Brotherston, from Auckland, was sentenced atRead …

Published on NZ Herald (Northern Advocate) 24 October 2011 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=10963797   NORTHERN ADVOCATE Defying court ban brings bill for $20,000 A man who admitted defying a court ban on him owning cattle was ordered to pay $20,000 costs when heRead …