Source: Radio New Zealand
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A person has been killed by dogs at a property in Kaihu, Northland.
Emergency services were called to the property on State Highway 12 at 11.25am.
Upon arrival, police found a dead person.
Kaipara District Council’s animal management team confirmed they are responding to and investigating an incident involving dogs and a person at a property earlier on Tuesday.
The dogs have been secured.
“At this stage we re unable to provide any further details or comment while a response and investigation is underway.”
Police, who are also carrying out a scene examination, said there is no risk to the public in relation to the incident.
St John confirmed an ambulance and helicopter were called to the scene at 11.22 this morning, but 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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