Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Dan Overend:
Police are continuing to make enquiries into the fatal dog attack in Aranui yesterday.
This includes speaking with those who live at the home, as well as providing them with support.
The dog has been removed from the address, and Police are in touch with Council Animal Control.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/08/15/fatal-incident-aranui/