Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway

Friday 7 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Aug, 6:53pm

In this story RNZ, Porirua City Council

A staffy named Missy fell into a sinkhole nearly one metre deep on the Camborne Walkway in Porirua. The hole was caused by a leaking pipe, and the Porirua City Council is now investigating who is responsible for the leak.

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1. 1News via RNZFri 7 Aug, 6:08pm

   'My heart went into my throat': Dog falls into Porirua sinkhole (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Aug, 6:53pm

   Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway; council had been told about water leak and hole (opens in new tab)