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Dog Attack in Christchurch Leaves One Critically Injured

2/21/2026

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A dog attack in Christchurch on February 21 injured three people, one critically.
Emergency services transported two victims to Christchurch Hospital.
The third victim was treated at the scene.
Fendalton councillor David Cartwright called the incident a rare occurrence.
The Northland fatal incident involved a 62-year-old woman killed by roaming dogs, the region's third in five years.

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A dog attack in Christchurch on February 21 injured three people, one critically.
Emergency services transported two victims to Christchurch Hospital.
The third victim was treated at the scene.
Fendalton councillor David Cartwright called the incident a rare occurrence.
The Northland fatal incident involved a 62-year-old woman killed by roaming dogs, the region's third in five years.