Katikati fatal dog attack

The story so far

Another person was moderately injured in the attack.^{29 Mar 2025} Animal management staff took the dogs involved, and enquiries were made for the coroner.^{29 Mar 2025} Police investigations were ongoing, and three dogs were in the custody of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.^{30 Mar 2025}

Latest

Three adult dogs have been euthanised following the fatal attack, and the council officers assisted police in removing them from a property north of Katikati.^{31 Mar 2025}

What's next

Police investigations are continuing, and enquiries are being made for the coroner.^{29, 30 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 29 Mar 2025Four-year-old boy dies after dog attack in Katikati; another person injured.
2. 30 Mar 2025Police investigate; three dogs held by Western Bay of Plenty District Council.
3. 31 Mar 2025Three adult dogs euthanised after removal from property north of Katikati.

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