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Tawa Rail Services Disrupted by Copper Theft; Police Appeal for Information

9 Jul 2026 3:56 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance after an alleged copper theft from railway signal cables in Tawa on Friday 3 July caused significant rail service disruptions. Authorities are looking for a person and a dark-colored ute.

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