Police investigate fatal dog attack near Katikati

Sunday 30 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 30 Mar 2025, 3:04pm

In this story Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Investigations are ongoing following a dog attack on Friday that killed a four-year-old boy near Katikati in the Bay of Plenty. Three dogs are currently in the custody of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

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1. RNZSun 30 Mar 2025, 2:51pm

   Fatal dog attack investigation continues after four-year-old's death in Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 30 Mar 2025, 3:04pm

   'Unimaginable loss': Inquiry into dog attack that killed child (opens in new tab)