Bulky high-value items stolen from Hawke’s Bay properties
Thursday 20 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Police report an increase in thefts of large equipment across Hawke’s Bay, particularly in Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay. Stolen items include railway crossing bells, a rooftop tent, a wood splitter, and a hydraulic lift. Authorities say thieves are increasingly targeting high-value assets from contractors and rural properties.