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George Block
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By George Block Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified The two-century old Russian cannon was stolen early one morning last June. It has not been seen since. This photo was attached to the police file obtained by the Herald under the Official Information Act. Eighteen months ago someone driving a specialised crane truck swooped before dawn and stole a historic cannon from Ōkahu Bay in Auckland. The cannon has not been seen since and police filed the case amid a lack of leads.
By George Block Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified A skull found in the sand on a Kāpiti Coast beach likely belonged to a young woman struck by a musket ball, according to an analysis by several specialists. The discovery of the skull on Paraparaumu Beach by a member of the public in 2022 has not previously been made public. It came to light after the Herald was granted access to coronial documents regarding sets of unidentified remains discovered in New Zealand in recent years. Who did the skull belong to?
By George Block Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified The two-century old Russian cannon was stolen early one morning last June. It has not been seen since. This photo was attached to the police file obtained by the Herald under the Official Information Act. Eighteen months ago someone driving a specialised crane truck swooped before dawn and stole a historic cannon from Ōkahu Bay in Auckland. The cannon has not been seen since and police filed the case amid a lack of leads.
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New Zealand Herald
The NZ Herald is New Zealand's leading news organization, established in 1863 as a daily newspaper. It has evolved into a multimedia news provider, recognized as the most-read print and digital news source in the country. Owned by NZME Publishing Limited, the NZ Herald is part of New Zealand Media and Entertainment, which was formed through the merger of APN New Zealand and The Radio Network. The NZ Herald publishes the most widely circulated daily and weekend newspapers in New Zealand, with a readership significantly higher than its nearest competitor. Its digital platform attracts over 2 million unique users each month, offering a wide range of content including breaking news, politics, business, sports, and lifestyle. The organization employs hundreds of journalists across the country, ensuring comprehensive coverage of local and national stories. Additionally, it maintains extensive historical archives, documenting over 160 years of reporting.
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Founded: 2014