Police officer in ICU after being struck by stolen vehicle
Monday 24 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
A constable remains in intensive care on a ventilator after being hit by a stolen vehicle while deploying spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd. The incident occurred around 2am on Saturday near Palmerston North. Two teenagers have been charged in relation to the incident.
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