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Otago shearer sentenced to home detention for causing ‘unnecessary pain and distress’ to multiple lambs

The abuse came to light as part of footage captured at shearing sheds in Otago by animal rights group Peta. File photo: Supplied / PETA Asia

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Updated, Saturday, October 24, 2026

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