Police are investigating after puppies were allegedly thrown into the Whakatāne River. Man charged after footage allegedly shows puppies being thrown into Whakatāne RiverPolice are investigating after puppies were allegedly thrown into the Whakatāne River. Photo / SuppliedA 19-year-old man has been charged after footage allegedly showing puppies being thrown into the Whakatāne River sparked a police investigation. The footage, shared to social media last night, appeared to show two people removing the puppies from a pillowcase and throwing them into the water. “Tragically, the puppies drowned in the river,” police said.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 31, 2026 07:46 UTC