A Dunedin dog has died as a result of suspected 1080 poisoning. The cause of the dog's death could not be confirmed until an autopsy was completed. However, 1080 operator Ospri said 1080 poisoning was the likely cause, the spokesman said. A post discussing the dog's death on Facebook page Dunedin dogs run free was shared about 100 times and attracted about 100 comments, many criticising the use of 1080 as a pest eradication method. An Ospri spokesman said the ''unfortunate incident'' demonstrated the importance of keeping animals away from areas treated by 1080.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 12, 2017 18:00 UTC