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  •   Home > News > Living & Travel

    SPCA's Taupo Centre closed today, after a man demanding the return of his dog yesterday threatened to burn the building down

    SPCA's Taupo Centre closed today, after a man demanding the return of his dog yesterday threatened to burn the building down


    Staff immediately closed up and notified Police.

    Animal services general manager, Corey Regnerus-Kell, says security has been intensified and staff have been offered counselling.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Business:
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    Entertainment:
    Brooks Nader was "chasing perfection" during her teenage years 16:27

    Business:
    The Finance Minister's accusing Labour of scraping the barrel with its questions in Parliament 16:17

    Rugby League:
    Three Breakers players have been nominated for awards in the Australian basketball league gongs 16:07

    Entertainment:
    Part star, part supporting actor, Robert Duvall lit up 1970s American cinema – and kept going 16:07

    Law and Order:
    Louvre tour guides accused of orchestrating $16m ticket fraud ring over a decade 16:07

    Law and Order:
    Police say there is no risk to the public after a dog's killed a person at a home in Kaihu - in Northland - late this morning 15:57

    Entertainment:
    Rupert Grint has been able to "pick and choose" his roles thanks to the success of Harry Potter 15:57

    Entertainment:
    James Van Der Beek's family have thanked fans for their recent show of support 15:27

    Rugby:
    Irish rugby to investigate racial abuse towards Test debutant Edwin Edogbo 15:17


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