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Counties Manukau

Police can now provide an update regarding the investigation into the deaths of 18 goats at a Pōkeno property last week.

Further investigations have taken place and Police have since established that it’s likely the goats have not been shot, but instead attacked and killed by dogs.

Counties Manukau South Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Nelson, says although initial information suggested the goats had been shot, the investigation has found no evidence a firearm was used.