Auckland man sentenced for repeatedly striking dog with rope

Friday 30 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 12:03pm

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An Auckland man has been sentenced for assaulting a tan and white mixed-breed dog named North. The SPCA reported that the man repeatedly struck the dog with a rope-like object between December 2023 and February 2024, causing the animal significant distress.

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1. 1NewsFri 30 Oct, 10:55am

   Man charged after repeatedly beating dog with rope in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 30 Oct, 12:03pm

   Auckland man sentenced for ill-treatment of dog after assault video (opens in new tab)