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- Ngāi Tahu Confront 'Whack-a-Mole' Battle Against Persistent Pounamu Theft
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Crime
The sacred taonga of Ngāi Tahu is increasingly under threat from a sophisticated black market, leading to a surge in illegal extraction and high-profile police interventions. This...