Police say the dog that killed an elderly woman in an attack in her Far North backyard was a household pet.
The community in Moerewa is shocked and grieving after the woman, in her 70s, died - and her two daughters were left injured in the attack on Thursday.
Her family say they are devastated at the tragic loss of their dearly loved mother, nanny and aunty.
The tragedy has reignited concern about the number of roaming pet dogs, and dangerous breeds, in the small community.
Lucy Xia is there and filed this report.
