Home / New ZealandMan arrested after dog killed during argumentNZPA31 Dec, 2008 07:22 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditA man has been arrested after a pet dog was fatally stabbed during a domestic incident in Taupo overnight.The armed offenders squad was called to an address about 3am where a local couple were arguing. Acting area commander Tony Jeurissen said the situation became "dire" when the pet dog belonging to the couple was stabbed and died. Police then found a large number of firearms and a quantity of ammunition stored at the property where the man took refuge.The arsenal was seized by police and the man was charged over the death of the dog.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Elsewhere in the resort town, New Year revellers were mostly well-behaved, Mr Jeurissen said.However, there were 20 alcohol-related arrests."That number is acceptable and comparable to last year," he said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."What is a concern for police is a general attitude and acceptance that becoming totally intoxicated to the point of being nearly incapacitated is seen as a rite of passage for a lot of people as far as seeing the New Year in is concerned."- NZPASaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandWorldSyrian forces accused of ‘executions’ in Druze area as Israel launches strikesWatchNew Zealand|Updated'Mind-blowing': Chef's two-ingredient meringue breakthroughPremiumNew Zealand|Updated'Hiding from the council': Rotorua's secret pod shelter for homelessSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
