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Person injured in dog attack in Timaru
Source: Radio New Zealand
Emergency Services were called to Andrew Street at about 8.30pm Saturday. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson
A person has been injured after a dog attack in Timaru.
Emergency services were called to Andrew Street in the suburb of Marchwiel about 8.30pm Saturday.
The person had suffered injuries to their hand from a dog bite.
Hato Hone St John confirmed it had sent an ambulance to the scene.
“Our crew assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Timaru hospital in a moderate condition,” a spokesperson said.
Animal Control was also in attendance.
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Dogs that injured three people in Christchurch could be euthanised, councillor says
Source: Radio New Zealand
Animal control officers seized two dogs after the attack in the Christchurch suburb Brywndwr. Sam Sherwood / RNZ
The two dogs that attacked and injured three people in Brywndwr yesterday could be euthanised, a councillor says.
One person has critical injuries, another was seriously injured, and a third was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Animal control officers seized two dogs after the attack.
Fendalton ward councillor David Cartwright said it was “absolutely devastating”.
“My thoughts go out to [the victims], their family, and obviously the first responders who would have been faced with what I understand is quite a gruesome situation when they arrived.”
Staff would now work through what happens to the dogs, he said.
“My understanding is that there will be an investigation, and then a possible euthanasia for the dogs, if it’s found that they are … violent or uncontrollable.”
Staff would work alongside police, talk to any witnesses, and be sure that they had impounded the correct dogs, said Cartwright.
The Dog Control Act says dogs can be impounded if they’ve attacked a person or another dog.
The owner of a dog that causes serious injury can be imprisoned for up to three years or fined up to $20,000.
The court will also order the dog destroyed if they owner is convicted, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Christchurch City Council referred RNZ to police, who are investigating.
Cartwright said he also planned to ask staff to review local bylaws to ensure they were fit for purpose.
But he said a central government review of the Dog Control Act would have the biggest impact in preventing attacks.
Shane Jones says dog owners must be held accountable with hefty jail terms RNZ / Mark Papalii
The Christchurch attack comes the same week 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore was killed by dogs while visiting a home in the Northland town of Kaihu.
Northland local and cabinet ministerShane Jones said the current laws were not fit for purpose and “homicidal dogs” were scattered around Northland – with the problem worsening over years.
Dog owners must be held accountable with hefty jail terms, he said.
Te Rore was the fourth person in New Zealand killed by dogs in the last four years, three of which were in Northland.
Elizabeth Whittaker was killed in an attack in 2023 while Neville Thomson died in a 2022 attack. A four-year-old boy was also killed in an attack in the Bay of Plenty last year.
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Firearms seized in ongoing investigation
Source: New Zealand Police
Police have recovered a cache of weaponry as part of an ongoing investigation into a family harm event.
Counties Manukau West Police responded to Māngere address on Sunday afternoon.
“A disagreement between family members occurred, when a firearm was allegedly presented by one member,” Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey says.
“The man left the address in a vehicle along with an associate, and Police were contacted.”
Police responded to the area, locating this vehicle leaving a Kirkbride Road address.
“An armed traffic stop was carried out and the driver was taken into custody,” Senior Sergeant Albrey says.
“Police have returned to the Kirkbride Road property and made an armed approach to the address and invoked a search at the property.”
Inside, Police seized a range of firearms and ammunition.
“This included a pistol, revolver, pump-action shotgun and two rifles.”
Senior Sergeant Albrey says a cross bow and an imitation pistol were also recovered.
Meanwhile, units also stopped a second vehicle in connection with the family harm incident, taking that driver into custody as well.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and we expect charges will be laid,” he says.
“It’s a good outcome for the Māngere community that these firearms are now out of circulation.”
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police