Man arrested after fleeing police and stealing vehicle near Taupō

Monday 17 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 17 Aug, 5:04pm

A man has been arrested following a pursuit that began in Tūrangi on Monday morning. After his first vehicle was spiked, the suspect allegedly carjacked a commercial vehicle and drove on the wrong side of the road at high speeds. Police are now seeking dashcam footage of the incident.

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1. StuffMon 17 Aug, 1:01pm

   Man arrested after fleeing police, stealing second vehicle near Taupō (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesMon 17 Aug, 4:52pm

   Fleeing gang member steals car, speeds along wrong side of the road (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 17 Aug, 5:04pm

   Gangmember allegedly stole car, drove on wrong side of road for 5km (opens in new tab)