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Police Probe $130,000 Copper Theft Spree Targeting North Canterbury Irrigators

8 Oct 2026 10:20 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Canterbury Police have identified 12 copper cable thefts from centre pivot and lateral irrigation systems across North Canterbury, with reported losses exceeding $130,000 as farmers recommission irrigators.

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