# Whangārei Art Heist: Sculpture Stolen at Dawn | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-09-02T12:29:40+00:00
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A major art heist rocked Whangārei as the iconic wooden sculpture Tiori Toru—adorned with glass birds and standing 1.4 meters tall—vanished from the Hundertwasser Art Centre grounds at 3:15 AM on August 24th. The thief reportedly rode a bike, and despite an ongoing police investigation, the piece remains missing. Authorities are urgently seeking witnesses who may have seen something suspicious near the Town Basin that night. If you’ve got any info—no matter how small—help them solve it by calling 105, referencing file 260824/0597, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6237252c28b6b832

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