Two arrested after stolen car reaches 190km/h on Auckland motorway

StuffNZ HeraldWednesday 2 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Two men have been arrested following a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle on Auckland's Southern Motorway. The driver allegedly reached speeds of approximately 190km/h, overtook other motorists, and evaded road spikes before taking a wrong turn in Bombay. Police described it as a miracle that no one was injured.

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First reported by Stuff, Wed 2 Sep, 1:45pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 57 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    ‘Miracle no one was hurt’: Alleged speeding driver reaches 190kmh (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    South Auckland motorway chase: Two men arrested after stolen car hits 190km/h (opens in new tab)