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Stolen Greenstone Taonga Returned to Waikato Museum

8 Jul 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Waikato Police successfully recovered a treasured greenstone mere stolen from a Hamilton museum. The valuable taonga, significant to local church history, was returned, and two men are now facing charges in connection with the theft.

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