The legal quirks behind the 'theft' of a 23-million-year-old whale fossil cut from West Coast rock
(New Zealand)Joanne Naish, Sinead Gill (2022). The legal quirks behind the 'theft' of a 23-million-year-old whale fossil cut from West Coast rock. Stuff.co.nz. 26 October.
Austria to return stolen Māori and Moriori ancestral remains
(New Zealand; Austria)André Chumko (2022). Austria to return stolen Māori and Moriori ancestral remains. Stuff.co.nz. 27 September.
'Their time in the light' - the repatriation of cultural taonga
(New Zealand)Hamish McNeilly (2022). 'Their time in the light' - the repatriation of cultural taonga. Stuff.co.nz. 22 September.
Tāme Iti corrects his name on an artwork, owner decries 'vandalism
(New Zealand)André Chumko (2022). Tāme Iti corrects his name on an artwork, owner decries 'vandalism. Stuff.co.nz. 21 September.
Man guilty of torching Christchurch heritage home worth $4 million
(New Zealand)Lee Kenny (2021). Man guilty of torching Christchurch heritage home worth $4 million. Stuff.co.nz. 7 April.
Four Toi Moko welcomed back to New Zealand after 'long, wrong' journey to Germany
(New Zealand; Germany)Laura Wiltshire (2020). Four Toi Moko welcomed back to New Zealand after 'long, wrong' journey to Germany. Stuff.co.nz. 3 November.
German museum agrees to return mummified Māori heads to NZ
(New Zealand; Germany)Andre Chumko (2020). German museum agrees to return mummified Māori heads to NZ. Stuff.co.nz. 3 September.
Theft of high-priced huia from rural museum remains a mystery
(New Zealand)Maxine Jacons (2020). Theft of high-priced huia from rural museum remains a mystery. Stuff.co.nz. 30 August.
Te Papa defrauded of $120,000 over more than a year
(New Zealand)Andre Chumko (2020). Te Papa defrauded of $120,000 over more than a year. Stuff.co.nz. 17 August.
'Offensive' painting of Māori hero taken from gallery
(New Zealand)Carly Gooch (2019). 'Offensive' painting of Māori hero taken from gallery. Stuff.co.nz. 17 February.
Police uncover 'priceless' artefacts in drug search
(New Zealand)Ruby Nyika (2019). Police uncover 'priceless' artefacts in drug search. Stuff.co.nz. 14 February.
Auckland art gallery staff 'thrilled' after stolen $55,000 bronze gnome is returned
(New Zealand)Danielle Clent (2019). Auckland art gallery staff 'thrilled' after stolen $55,000 bronze gnome is returned. Stuff.co.nz. 15 January.
Peru's abundant ruins feel urban squeeze
(Peru)AAP (2018). Peru's abundant ruins feel urban squeeze. Stuff.co.nz. 1 February.
Police investigating ram raid on Waikato art gallery
(New Zealand)Phillipa Yalden (2017). Police investigating ram raid on Waikato art gallery. Stuff.co.nz. 15 November.
Alleged art heist no heist at all
(New Zealand)Adele Redmond (2017). Alleged art heist no heist at all. Stuff.co.nz. 29 September.
Madonna asks court to block sale of underwear, letter from Tupac, court agrees
(United States of America)Stuff.co.nz (2017). Madonna asks court to block sale of underwear, letter from Tupac, court agrees. Stuff.co.nz. 19 July.
A Northland man is under investigation by Heritage New Zealand for tampering with historic burial sites
(New Zealand)Shabnam Dsatgheib (2017). A Northland man is under investigation by Heritage New Zealand for tampering with historic burial sites. Stuff.co.nz. 27 May.
Hope for families of Anzac heroes fighting for decades to retrieve World War 1 diaries
(New Zealand)Jessica Long (2017). Hope for families of Anzac heroes fighting for decades to retrieve World War 1 diaries. Stuff.co.nz. 23 April.
Descendants of Kiwi soldiers who fought at Gallipoli believe WW1 diaries were stolen
(New Zealand; United Kingdom)Jessica Long (2017). Descendants of Kiwi soldiers who fought at Gallipoli believe WW1 diaries were stolen. Stuff.co.nz. 15 April.
Two valuable Gottfried Lindauer paintings stolen in Auckland ram raid burglary
(New Zealand)Anna Loren (2017). Two valuable Gottfried Lindauer paintings stolen in Auckland ram raid burglary. Stuff.co.nz. 1 April.
Waiouru medal thief recalled to prison after starting online escort service
(New Zealand)Hannah Martin (2016). Waiouru medal thief recalled to prison after starting online escort service. Stuff.co.nz. 20 December.
British war veteran appeals for stolen service medals to be returned
(New Zealand)Catrin Owen (2016). British war veteran appeals for stolen service medals to be returned. Stuff.co.nz. 9 December.
Virgin Mary stolen from Helensville church
(New Zealand)Danielle Clent (2016). Virgin Mary stolen from Helensville church. Stuff.co.nz. 6 December.
Thief in Waiouru medal heist that 'shocked the nation' denied parole
(New Zealand)Josh Fagan (2016). Thief in Waiouru medal heist that 'shocked the nation' denied parole. Stuff.co.nz. 28 October.
Stolen brazier leaves artist dissapointed
(New Zealand)Carly Gooch (2016). Stolen brazier leaves artist dissapointed. Stuff.co.nz. 4 October.
Author says New Zealanders need to watch out for art crime
(New Zealand)Mahvash Ali (2016). Author says New Zealanders need to watch out for art crime. Stuff.co.nz. 1 September.
Art crime in New Zealand - there's more than you think
(New Zealand)Eleanor Black (2016). Art crime in New Zealand - there's more than you think. Stuff.co.nz. 1 September.
Heritage New Zealand charges dropped against Marlborough landowners Haysley and Phillip MacDonald
(New Zealand)Selena Powell (2016). Heritage New Zealand charges dropped against Marlborough landowners Haysley and Phillip MacDonald. Stuff.co.nz. 13 July.
Art heist or misplaced masterpiece? Missing painting baffles Nelson artist
(New Zealand)Tim O'Connell (2016). Art heist or misplaced masterpiece? Missing painting baffles Nelson artist. Stuff.co.nz. 23 June.
Beloved West Coast painting stolen
(New Zealand)Joanne Carroll (2016). Beloved West Coast painting stolen. Stuff.co.nz. 23 March.
Aratoi museum and local iwi buy back ancient Maori cloak after century in US
(New Zealand)Rachel Thomas (2016). Aratoi museum and local iwi buy back ancient Maori cloak after century in US. Stuff.co.nz. 2 February.
Stolen artwork returned to gallery
(New Zealand)Sara Meij (2016). Stolen artwork returned to gallery. Stuff.co.nz. 23 January.
Museum-quality heirloom stolen from Hamilton home
(New Zealand)Te Ahua Maitland (2016). Museum-quality heirloom stolen from Hamilton home. Stuff.co.nz. 19 January.
Sale of historic Maori cloak attracts debate on Trade Me
(New Zealand)Stuff.co.nz (2016). Sale of historic Maori cloak attracts debate on Trade Me. Stuff.co.nz. 4 January.
Artwork stolen, vandalised at upmarket Auckland office building
(New Zealand)Maria Slade (2015). Artwork stolen, vandalised at upmarket Auckland office building. Stuff.co.nz. 11 September.
Gift from Te Puea, jewellery, combs taken in theft
(New Zealand)Elton Smallman (2015). Gift from Te Puea, jewellery, combs taken in theft. Stuff.co.nz. 25 August.
Motunui panels returned to Taranaki
(New Zealand)Helen Harvey (2015). Motunui panels returned to Taranaki. Stuff.co.nz. 20 March.
Rare medal stolen from museum
(New Zealand)Caleb Harris (2014). Rare medal stolen from museum. Stuff.co.nz. 3 December.