Copper cable and safety equipment stolen from Hawke’s Bay railways

StuffNZ HeraldWednesday 2 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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More than 750 metres of copper cable and four crossing bells were stolen from a railway bridge north of Clive. Hawke’s Bay Police say the theft poses a safety risk and are asking the public to report any suspicious activity near bridges or crossings.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1:53pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    More than 750 metres of copper, four crossing bells stolen from Hawke’s Bay railways (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Large copper theft from Hawke’s Bay railway poses major safety risk, police ask public for help (opens in new tab)