A man charged with dangerous driving in relation to the death of a pet dog on Haumoana Beach has pleaded not guilty.
Adam Rayner, 28, appeared in the Hastings District Court this morning where he denied the charge.
The dog's owner, Kay Hamilton, was walking her fox terrier on the beach on January 9 when it was hit and killed by a quad bike being driven on the beach.
A media application for photographs to be taken in court was opposed by lawyer Roger Phillips.
Judge Bridget Mackintosh declined the photo application and Rayner was remanded on bail to reappear in May.
