Two police officers injured in Rotorua dog attack

Saturday 20 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 20 Sep 2025, 10:00am

Two officers were bitten by a dog while attempting to arrest a person with a warrant on Old Taupō Road in Rotorua. Both staff members were taken to hospital, and one officer has undergone surgery. The individual with the warrant was taken into custody following the incident.

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1. StuffSat 20 Sep 2025, 8:48am

   Two police officers bitten by dog, one requiring surgery (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 20 Sep 2025, 9:30am

   Rotorua police officer undergoes surgery after dog attack during arrest (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 20 Sep 2025, 9:31am

   Two police officers bitten by dog in Rotorua, one requiring surgery (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSat 20 Sep 2025, 10:00am

   Police officer in hospital after dog attack (opens in new tab)