Photo: RNZPolice have identified the woman killed by dogs north of Dargaville in Northland yesterday. Mihiata Te Rore, 62, was killed while on a Kaihu property just before midday. Pilmer said police wanted to hear from anyone in the Kaihu community who has had issues with dogs roaming in the area. Earlier today, Northland local and cabinet minister Shane Jones said hefty jail terms should be considered for owners of dangerous, roaming dogs. Jones said the current laws were "not fit for purpose" and "homicidal dogs" were scattered around Northland - with the problem worsening over years.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 18, 2026 02:08 UTC