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Thieves stealing to order from building sites

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/87076129/thi...
stuff.co.nz December 4, 2016
Police are warning contractors and tradespeople to secure their tools, equipment and even household items after a spike in burglaries at construction sites and housing developments.

Canterbury couple counting losses after 55 calves stolen

http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/canterbury-couple-...
newshub.co.nz November 3, 2016
A north Canterbury famer is counting his losses after discovering 55 bull calves were stolen from his farm.
Swannanoa farm owner Chris Payne says the thieves come onto his property in the early hours of Wednesday and took the calves away in a truck.

Canterbury Police investigating burglaries of homes under construction

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/canterbury-...
police.govt.nz October 17, 2016
Canterbury Police are concerned about the ongoing burglaries of new homes under construction.
“We want to make it as difficult as possible for criminals to steal items in the first place...” said Detective Sergeant Damon Wells.

Burglars target whiteware in Canterbury subdivisions

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/85418554/Bur...
stuff.co.nz The Press October 17, 2016
Unoccupied houses in Canterbury subdivisions are being targeted by thieves, with whiteware and fittings the main loot items.
Five empty houses across Christchurch were burgled in one night on October 7, in Wigram Skies, Aranui, Linwood and Prebbleton.

Farmers 'absolutely gutted' by 500-cow theft

http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/farmers-absolutely...
newshub.co.nz August 30, 2016
The Ashburton farmers who had around 500 cows stolen will financially struggle to make ends meet in an unusual theft which has left farmers on edge.
However, they and Federated Farmers says farmers should keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour and take precautions to stop further thefts.