Driver allegedly steals car after crash and hits four vehicles

Saturday 29 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 29 Aug, 11:00am

In this story NZME, Auckland City Hospital

A driver involved in a two-vehicle crash on Patumāhoe Road allegedly stole a bystander's car. The driver then drove back towards the scene, colliding with four vehicles, including a police car, near Pukekohe.

How they headlined it

10:57am

1. StuffSat 29 Aug, 10:57am

   Driver in crash steals good Samaritan’s car, crashes again, near township (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 29 Aug, 11:00am

   Patumāhoe crash: Driver allegedly steals car and hits four vehicles (opens in new tab)