Two teenagers charged after officer critically injured near Palmerston North
Sunday 23 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Two teenagers have been charged after a vehicle struck a police constable while they were deploying road spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd. The officer was airlifted to Wellington Hospital in stable but critical condition. The incident occurred around 2am on Saturday, causing minor injuries to a second officer.
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