Five-year-old seriously injured in North Canterbury dog attack

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 2:03pm

In this story Hato Hone St John, Christchurch Hospital

A five-year-old child was seriously injured during a dog attack near the Waipara River in Amberley on Tuesday afternoon. The child was taken to Christchurch Hospital for treatment. The Hurunui District Council is now asking witnesses to contact animal management regarding the incident.

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1. The PressWed 16 Jul 2025, 1:00pm

   Child, 5, ‘seriously injured’ after dog attack in North Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 1:41pm

   Child hospitalised after dog attack in north Canterbury (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 16 Jul 2025, 2:03pm

   Dog attacks 5-year-old in Waipara (opens in new tab)