'I won't hesitate to shoot dogs'

Environment Waikato Councillor Arthur Hinds has shot another two pig dogs near his Tairua farm.

It takes to nine the number of dogs Mr Hinds has killed on or near his property in recent years.
Police ruled Mr Hinds was within his rights to shoot pig hunters' dogs in April on Tairua land designated part of the Whenuakite kiwi zone.

And the conservationist and justice of the peace - labelled "Rambo" by pig hunters in August - is making no apologies. (click on title to read more)