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RNZ News
18 hours ago
- RNZ News
Six-metre sculpture disappears from artist's West Auckland studio
Chris Moore's stolen sculpture which is part of his 'Introduced Species' series. Photo: CHRIS MOORE An Auckland artist who's huge galvanised steel sculpture was allegedly stolen last week believes it was targeted by thieves who thought it was more valuable than it is. The near six-metre sculpture went missing from an artist's studio in Oratia, West Auckland early on Friday morning. Artist Chris Moore said the sculpture, created as part of his 'Introduced Species' series, would have cost him more than $50,000 in time, materials and labour, but is likely to be worth less than $50 as scrap metal. He told Morning Report he was stunned to learn the sculpture had been taken. He said his neighbour had spotted the thieves early that morning, and tried chase after them as they fled the scene. "It's just bizarre," Moore said. "It's just something I never in a million years thought would have happened." The sculpture, a large plant, was the last piece in a series inspired by the idea of early settlers introducing different species to New Zealand, and the impact this had. "I'd love to get it back," he said. "I made it throughout the year, but I estimate it'd be just around two months to make it." The thieves targeted the statue believing it to be made of valuable bronze, Moore believed. "Even though it's just steel, it was painted and it resembled copper or bronze, the same as rest from the same series," he said. "I think that they must've just thought that it was bronze, because then it's easy for them to melt down, and it can't really be traced, and then they're able to sell it to scrap dealers." Bronze was worth a lot more than steel, Moore said. "I'm kind of hoping they realise before they cut it all to pieces and, maybe, try and dump it." Police said there had been no arrests and the investigation was ongoing. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
1News
3 days ago
- 1News
Artist says thieves likely stole huge sculpture thinking it was copper
An artist whose 5.5 metre steel sculpture was stolen from his West Auckland studio believes the thieves mistakenly thought it was made from copper. Chris Moore's sculpture, worth $50,000, was stolen from his studio in Oratia yesterday morning. His neighbour initially believed it was him when they heard noises around 6am, but "when he realised it wasn't, he turned the lights on, and I think that startled the people who were stealing it, and they took off up the road". His neighbour got in their car to follow the vehicle and watched as the artwork, which was not entirely on the trailer, got dragged up the road. However, he lost the thieves before he could get the plate number. Moore said the finisher used on his sculptures resembled bronze, and the only reason it would be stolen was if the thieves believed it was made of copper. ADVERTISEMENT "I don't think it would be worth the risk [otherwise] because it's so noticeable and so massive." Chris Moore. (Source: Although it was the first time anything had been stolen from his studio, Moore said that one of his public pieces displayed in Auckland Botanic Gardens had pieces cut off and taken before. Moore now hoped that the thieves realised that the material was not bronze and decided to dump it somewhere instead of destroying it for parts. "Because I think the scrap value if they cut it up, they'd get somewhere between $50 to $100, so it wouldn't even cover the petrol costs. "I don't think they'd be able to sell it [as it is]. I mean, even I've had trouble". Moore has been making sculptures full-time for three years, and this piece has been exhibited at Sculpture OnShore in Devonport. ADVERTISEMENT He said he has to invest all his time and money into creating pieces he's passionate about, and losing this piece would mean he would lose part of his annual income. "I've sold everything I've made, sometimes it takes a while, but eventually someone was gonna come and buy that." Moore had hope the sculpture could be found and said police had found tools left behind by the perpetrators, as well as security footage from a camera across the road, which happened to be pointed directly towards the incident. A police spokesperson said that enquiries into the theft are ongoing at this stage, and there are no updates. Anyone who has information can contact the Police via 105.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Popular Mass. beach taking precautions after string of great white shark sightings
A popular Massachusetts beach has implemented new safety protocols in anticipation of great white shark sightings as the summer season heats up. After a string of surprising shark sightings off Crane Beach in Ipswich last fall, The Trustees of Reservations announced Tuesday the implementation of several measures focused on visitor and staff safety. 'The safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority,' Trustees Property Director Chris Moore said in a statement. 'We have worked diligently in preparation for the summer beach season with local public safety officials, marine biologists, and state wildlife officials to put in place staff training and several safety protocols in the event sharks return to Crane Beach this year.' In September 2024, multiple juvenile great whites were sighted close to the beach after officials say an oceanic upwelling caused water temperatures to drop 10 degrees, forcing bait fish to move closer to shore. The water was subsequently closed to swimmers for weeks as sharks were seen lurking close to shore near the bait fish. As part of the enhanced beach protocols, the Ipswich Harbormaster will perform routine patrols of the Crane Beach swim zone during the summer season, according to The Trustees. Crane Beach's lifeguard staff will also routinely surveil the marked swim zone from their elevated lifeguard chairs and with watercraft. If a shark sighting is suspected, The Trustees said visitors will be asked to exit the water until officials can determine if a shark is present. If a sighting is confirmed, it will prompt a water closure to allow for a thorough patrol of the swimming area. Crane Beach staff, along with Ipswich Police Department and marine biologists, will be installing at least one shark detection buoy in the area where sharks were confirmed to be present in 2024. Also new in 2025, all operational updates, including parking, safety, and greenheads, will be posted to the Crane Beach voicemail in real time and not on X. Guests can call 978-356-4354 to listen to a recorded message. RELATED: Shark tracker: See where great whites are lurking before hitting the beach Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Sunday World
01-07-2025
- Sunday World
Episode 1051: The shameful history of the Kincora Boys' Home (Part 1)
A new book details the decades-long investigation into the boys' home Journalist Chris Moore spent his career digging into the details of a story he first came across as a young BBC journalist in the 1980s. His new book, Kincora: Britain's Shame, is a culmination of a decades-long investigation which weaves a tangled web of sexual abuse in a boys' home in Belfast with the murky workings of MI5 and the secret activities of Lord Henry Mountbatten. In part one of Nicola's interview with Chris Moore, they discuss the origins of Kincora Boys' Home and the predators that worked there. MORE EPISODES
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gogo confirms STC approved for Gogo C1-LRU for multiple aircraft types to support continued inflight connectivity for legacy ATG customers
$35,000 installation incentive if they complete the C1 installation before December 31, 2025 The Gogo C1 box will ensure simple transition to renewed LTE network. Broomfield, CO., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO) has confirmed its Gogo C1 line replaceable unit (LRU) has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for 42 aircraft models through an Approved Model List (AML) granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The confirmation covers 70% of North American Gogo legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customer aircraft and, once equipped, will ensure continued compatibility with and connectivity to Gogo's forthcoming LTE network upgrade. Metrea Aerospace Design (MASD) collaborated with Gogo to generate the AML STC, which covers aircraft including Cessna Citation, Gulfstream, Bombardier Challenger and Learjet, Dassault Falcon, Embraer, and Hawker family models. Equipping the Gogo C1 will enable current customers operating with legacy ATG 1000, 2000, 4000 or 5000 systems to seamlessly transition to the upgraded Gogo Biz North American 850MHz Licensed LTE network when it comes online in May 2026 to ensure uninterrupted service. The Gogo C1 LRU also provides a practical bridging capability for customers planning to switch up to Gogo AVANCE products, which enables optimized inflight productivity through internet, voice, streaming, popular pilot applications, and more. To maintain continuity, the C1 houses a dual-technology aircard that connects to the existing network and will automatically transition to the new LTE network when it becomes available. To simplify installation, Gogo has designed the C1 with external dimensions and attachment points to match the legacy products, enabling a form-fit replacement. The LRU swap will require minimal downtime, and the Gogo C1 hardware will provide customers with a simple transition pathway, delivering access to a strengthened, future-ready network for more capacity and an improved customer experience. 'ATG continues to represent a valuable connectivity solution for aircraft operating over North America, so we want to make it easy and fast for our customers to maintain their connectivity while seamlessly transitioning to the upgraded LTE network,' says Gogo CEO Chris Moore. 'We know that customers need to plan connectivity upgrades, so we've invested in creating the Gogo C1 LRU to help clients navigate the practical and financial pathway from legacy ATG services to our AVANCE portfolio. We are already working with our extensive approved dealer network to ensure it's a streamlined process.' Customers are eligible for a $35,000 installation incentive if they complete the C1 installation before December 31, 2025. Gogo is also providing other generous promotions to enable a direct transition to Gogo AVANCE, with its higher connection speeds, over-the-air (OTA) system software updates, and access to Gogo Vision inflight entertainment. Details about the rebates and promotions can be sourced at Photo Caption: The Gogo C1 ensures continued inflight connectivity for legacy air-to-ground (ATG) customers. ________________________________________________________________________ About Gogo Gogo is the only multi-orbit, multi-band in-flight connectivity provider offering connectivity technology purpose-built for business and military/government aviation. Its industry-leading product portfolio offers best-in-class solutions for all aircraft types, from small to large and heavy jets and beyond. The Gogo offering uniquely incorporates Air-to-Ground systems with high-speed satellite networks, to deliver consistent, global tip-to-tail connectivity through a sophisticated suite of software, hardware, and advanced infrastructure supported by a 24/7/365 in person customer support team. Gogo consistently strives to set new standards for reliability, security and innovation and is shaping the future of inflight aviation to make it easier for every customer to stay connected beyond all expectations. About MASD MASD (Formerly Peregrine) is an FAA ODA, providing aircraft engineering and certification expertise located at Centennial Airport in Englewood, CO. Over its 16-year history MASD has obtained over 45 STCs and provided extensive design and analytical support for Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29 aircraft. 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All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Attachments Gogo confirms STC approved for Gogo C1-LRU for multiple aircraft types to support continued inflight connectivity for legacy ATG customers The Gogo C1 box will ensure simple transition to renewed LTE network. CONTACT: Jane Stanbury Gogo Business Aviation Ltd +1 4389981668 Jane@
