Investigation Ongoing After Fatal Kaihu Dog Attack

Investigations into a woman's death in Kaihu after she was attacked by dogs last week are continuing.

Emergency services responded to the rural address off State Highway 12 at about 11.25am on 17 February.

Sadly, Mihiata Te Rore had suffered unsurvivable injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says Police have received a number of calls in relation to dogs roaming in the Kaihu area.

"Our investigation remains ongoing, however we would like to thank those people who have reached out to us and provided us with valuable information.

"Our enquiries so far have also indicated there may have been two previous incidents in the same area in November and December involving two cyclists who were chased by some dogs.

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