Birds stolen from Napier aviary

Thieves have struck the aviary at Napier's Botanic Gardens.

At around midday on Sunday, a visitor noticed a hole had been cut in the aviary.

Napier Senior Sergeant Andy Sloan says up to ten yellow and green parakeets were stolen. They are valued at between $800 and $1,000 a pair.

Mr Sloan says five birds were left in the aviary and police are appealing for information about the theft.

- NEWSTALK ZB