'My heart went into my throat': Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway

Sammy CarterRNZ·7 Aug, 2026 06:53 AM2 mins to readPorirua City Council is investigating who is responsible for the leak. Photo / RNZ, Baz MacdonaldPorirua City Council is investigating who is responsible for the leak. Photo / RNZ, Baz MacdonaldBy Sammy Carter of RNZA dog owner says a sinkhole in Porirua is a serious injury waiting to happen, after her pet fell into the hole during a walk.

The fizzing sinkhole was coming from a leaking pipe on the Camborne Walkway. RNZ measured it as being just under

'My heart went into my throat': Dog falls into sinkhole on Porirua walkway

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