Source: Radio New Zealand
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RNZ understands a person has been killed by dogs in Northland.
St John confirmed an ambulance and helicopter were called to the scene around 11.22 this morning.
They referred further queries to police.
The incident comes amid growing calls for an overhaul of dog control laws.
A resident of the Far North community of Ahipara last week told RNZ residents had been arming themselves with sticks to protect against roaming dogs.
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