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New Zealand's First Manslaughter Conviction Linked to Dog Attack
8/28/2025
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- Abel Wira was convicted of manslaughter for a fatal dog attack in Whangarei, New Zealand.
- Wira's aggressive dogs attacked Neville Thomson after being left unfed for two days.
- The trial examined Wira's accountability as a dog owner.
- This case represents New Zealand's first manslaughter conviction linked to a dog attack.
- Wira's sentencing is scheduled for October 2025.
