A couple who owned four dogs that mauled a child in Murupara in March have had their case delayed.
Sakurako Uehara. Photo: Supplied
Gareth Boyt, 35, and his wife, Charlotte Boyt, 31, are charged with owning dogs which caused serious injury.
Sakurako Uehara, aged seven, from Japan, is still in Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland. Her condition is stable
The Boyts appeared before the registrar in Rotorua District Court on Wednesday morning and the case was adjourned until 28 May. They are yet to enter a plea.
The Staffordshire Bull terrier crosses were put down after the attack.
