Tag: dangerous_driving
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Woman Arrested After Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
A 34-year-old woman is heading to court after a police pursuit on Auckland's North Shore. The incident began around 3 a.m. when police spotted a stolen Nissan hatchback in Wairau Valley. The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the…
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Man Charged After Dunedin Incident Involving Police Shot
A 46-year-old man arrested in Dunedin overnight faces multiple charges after a series of events on Thursday evening. The man was apprehended in Fraser's Gully after attempting to evade police. During the pursuit, police discharged a firearm, though no injuries…
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Man Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicles in Manukau
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old man following an incident in Manukau where he allegedly rammed two police vehicles. The incident began just before 1:45 am when police observed a van driving erratically, running red lights. The Eagle helicopter…
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Dangerous Driver Arrested with Children in Car
A 40-year-old man is set to appear in Auckland District Court on February 19, facing charges of failing to stop and ill-treatment or neglect of a child. The arrest followed a pursuit that began around 12:20 AM when police observed…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Dangerous DrivingPolice PursuitChild NeglectAucklandCourt AppearanceTraffic OffenceNew Zealand Police
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Foxton Police Crack Down on Dangerous Dirt Bike Riding
Foxton Police are taking a serious stance against dangerous dirt and quad bike riding in the Foxton and Foxton Beach areas. In response to public complaints, officers have already impounded three bikes and spoken with several young individuals involved in…
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Auckland Man Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Dangerous Driving Spree
An Auckland man is in custody facing serious charges after a dangerous pursuit across the city and two attempted carjackings. The incident began when Police noticed the man’s hatchback driving erratically just before 3am. Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, Counties Manukau…
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Fleeing Motorbike Rider Arrested in South Auckland After Police Chase
A motorbike rider who fled from police and recklessly rode through reserves and walkways in South Auckland has been arrested. At approximately 9.15pm, police observed the motorbike travelling along Great South Road, Takanini, noting its licence had lapsed in 2019.…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues South AucklandPolice Eagle helicopterTakaniniManukau District CourtArrestDangerous DrivingSharland ParkNew Zealand Police
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Man to Appear in Court Following Fatal Crash in Te Mapara
A 19-year-old man has been summonsed to court following a fatal crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara on 11 July 2025. The two-vehicle crash involved a vehicle towing a boat on a trailer. Emergency services were alerted to the…
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues Fatal CrashTe MaparaState Highway 3New PlymouthTe Kuiti District CourtDangerous DrivingNateisha-Kurstyn Hana-WetereNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Hit and Run Near Paeroa
Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred on State Highway 2, near Paeroa, last weekend. On Saturday, October 11th, authorities received a report concerning a vehicle that collided with a campervan while attempting a dangerous overtake. The incident…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesMedia PaeroaState Highway 2Hit and RunDangerous DrivingTraffic CollisionSergeant Scott TyrrellAccidentNew Zealand Police
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Teenager in Court After Stolen Car Incident in Whangārei
A 15-year-old is facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei. The charges include burglary, unlawfully taking a vehicle, dangerous driving, and failing to stop. The arrest followed a combined effort by the Police and the public. On…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WhangāreiDargavillestolen vehiclearrestburglarydangerous drivingMaria NordstromNew Zealand Police
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Christchurch Police Arrest Three Youths After Burglaries and Dangerous Driving Spree
Christchurch Police have apprehended three 14-year-old youths following an operation targeting suspects involved in a series of commercial burglaries across the city. The individuals were also wanted in connection to multiple instances of dangerous driving and vehicle thefts that occurred…
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Man Faces Charges After Fleeing Police in South Auckland
A fleeing driver incident in Papakura resulted in the arrest of a Black Power member. At approximately 11.30pm, a Subaru Legacy sped past a police patrol on Beach Road. Inspector Matt Hoyes stated the vehicle entered the motorway and ignored…
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Driver Summonsed After Dangerous Overtaking on Whakapapa Access Road
A 40-year-old Auckland man has been summonsed to appear in Taumaranui District Court on 16 October following a dangerous overtaking incident on the Whakapapa Access Road. The incident, which occurred around 9.20am on 16 August, was recorded by the dashcam…
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial Issues dangerous drivingWhakapapa Access RoadTaumaranui District CourtAucklandMike BrooklandsRoad SafetyOvertakingNew Zealand Police
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Arrests and Vehicle Impoundments Follow Dangerous Driving in Rotorua
Rotorua Police made arrests and impounded vehicles following dangerous driving during a funeral procession in the Westbrook area. According to Relieving Rotorua Area Commander, Inspector Phil Gillbanks, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. when a number of cars and motorcycles…
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Gang Member Charged After Near Collision with Police
A patched gang member is set to appear in the Whangārei District Court today after a near head-on collision with a police unit near Kawakawa on Tuesday afternoon. The 50-year-old driver, a patched Barbarian Stormtrooper, has been charged with dangerous…
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Man Charged After Dangerous Driving Spree on Auckland Motorway
A 34-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly going on an offending spree that ended with him driving dangerously on an Auckland motorway. The incident began Tuesday afternoon when Counties Manukau West Police investigated an assault and vehicle theft in…
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Driver Arrested After Crash and Tree Climbing Incident in Haruru
A driver in Haruru, New Zealand, attempted to evade police, leading to a crash and an arrest. According to Senior Sergeant Richard Garton, Far North Area Response Manager, the incident occurred at approximately 8am yesterday on Puketona Road when a…
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Driver's Speeding Leads to Crash, Arrest, and Court Appearance
A 27-year-old man is due to appear in Papakura District Court today after a night of dangerous driving ended with a crash and an arrest. Police observed the man speeding on Clevedon Road just before 11pm. Counties Manukau South Area…
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues PapakuraCounties Manukau Southdangerous drivingarrestNew Zealand PoliceInspector Matt HoyesPapakura District Court
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Manurewa Fatal Crash: Driver Charged, Investigation Ongoing
A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Manurewa. Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray, stated that the driver of the Mitsubishi involved is in critical condition at Middlemore Hospital and was scheduled for surgery. A…
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Public Assistance Leads to Arrest of Fleeing Driver in Waikato
Waikato Police have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in locating and apprehending a dangerous fleeing driver, who was arrested after allegedly crashing into two vehicles at Ōhaupō. The incident unfolded after police received multiple 111 calls…
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