An emotional harm payment was imposed in Dannevirke District Court on the owner of a dog that attacked a newspaper deliverer.
Brendan Kenneth Goodall pleaded guilty to a charge of owning a dog that attacked a person.
Prosecuting in behalf of Tararua District Council Joelle Avery sought an order for payment of solicitor's fees and a service fee as well as emotional harm reparation.
Medical costs were not sought as these were covered by ACC.
However, recovery of $200, the cost of a tramping trip the victim had paid for but was unable to take because of her injuries, was also sought.