While a Northland man appeared in court facing multiple charges, Police were busy recovering more of the machinery he was accused of stealing.

A 28-year-old from Awarua had been charged over a break-in at the Kaikohe Gliding Club last month, which left the volunteer-run group with a $250,000 repair bill.

The farm worker faced three counts of burglary, two charges related to the theft of motor vehicles, one charge of intentionally damaging five gliders, and one charge of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle – the club’s tractor and mower – which was yet to be located.

Police can now provide an update regarding the investigation into the deaths of 18 goats at a Pōkeno property last week.

Further investigations have taken place and Police have since established that it’s likely the goats have not been shot, but instead attacked and killed by dogs.

Counties Manukau South Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Nelson, says although initial information suggested the goats had been shot, the investigation has found no evidence a firearm was used.