Search continues for dog that seriously injured child in Amberley

Thursday 17 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 17 Jul 2025, 7:56pm

In this story Hato Hone St John, Christchurch Hospital, Hurunui District Council

A brindle-coloured dog remains at large after a random attack on a five-year-old girl near the Waipara River. The child is recovering from surgery following the incident in Amberley. The Hurunui District Council is seeking information to identify the animal and its owner.

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1. The PressThu 17 Jul 2025, 2:02pm

   Brindle-coloured dog still at large after ‘random’ attack on 5-year-old (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 17 Jul 2025, 7:56pm

   Search still on for dog that attacked a 5-year-old girl in Canterbury (opens in new tab)