Over 180 railway sleepers stolen from Whangārei locations
Thursday 2 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story KiwiRail
Police are investigating a series of thefts involving approximately 180 to 200 wooden railway sleepers across Whangārei. The thefts, occurring over the last two months, have targeted KiwiRail and various local businesses. Authorities suspect the stolen items are being sold to unsuspecting members of the community for financial gain.