The offenders were located in Springlands in Blenheim, after one of the stolen vehicles was abandoned.

The youngsters have been referred to Youth Aid services - no one else is being sought.

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Other Upper South Island News

15 May: A person's been flown to hospital after their vehicle hit a power pole on the West Coast, south of Reefton

15 May: Residents on the North Islands West Coast are now in the firing line as a weather system moves across the country

08 May: Police have recovered 50-thousand dollars worth of jewellery following a burglary at a Motueka store

04 May: A man has been arrested after allegedly waving a knife at customers at a KFC in Nelson

02 May: Nelson City Council-owned properties at risk from landslips, are up for sale

02 May: One person has died and another is seriously injured after a two vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough last night

01 May: State Highway 1, between Blenheim and Seddon is closed to light vehicles following a serious crash around 8.15pm

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Law and Order:
The full story of what happened the night a Wellington teen was crushed to death at a Dunedin flat party will be told at an inquest, starting today 8:07

General:
Aimee Fisher has beaten Dame Lisa Carrington in the second edition of their blazing paddles duel this Olympic campaign, this time by 0.05 of a second at a World Cup on the waters of Poznan , Poland 7:57

Motorsports:
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has triumphed at the Monaco Grand Prix 7:47

Rugby League:
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has shared details of the scramble to organise his side for their 24-20 win over the Dolphins, despite missing two key players on game day 7:37

Motorsports:
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is the first local to win the Monaco Grand Prix since Formula One began in 1950 7:27

International:
Over 300 charges, 73 offenders and 33 assaults — inside an outback courthouse on a Monday 7:27

Law and Order:
Dunedin continues to come to grips with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old at its bus hub 7:17

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