Two jewellery stores employ security guards in Hawke’s Bay after raids
Daylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.
Daylight heists including one in Hastings led to the measure by Michael Hill Jeweller.
National MP Nicola Willis called the robbery "ugly stuff".
The brazen robbers were recorded as they smashed into cabinets and stole jewellery.
The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
MHI plans to take over the family-owned jewellery and watch retailer.
Bayley Christensen is set to be sentenced in Christchurch in June.
Chief executive Daniel Bracken said the last year has brought challenges for NZ retailers.