Police recover 365 stolen pounamu pieces in South Westland

Saturday 31 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 31 May 2025, 6:06pm

In this story NZ Police, Ngāi Tahu, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio

Police intercepted a vehicle on the Jackson River on Wednesday following a public tipoff. Officers recovered 365 pieces of stolen pounamu and are considering charges against two men in their 30s.

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1. RNZSat 31 May 2025, 4:48pm

   Police recover 365 stolen pounamu pieces following tipoff (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 31 May 2025, 6:06pm

   Police in South Westland intercept vehicle with 365 stolen pounamu pieces (opens in new tab)