Stolen car crashes into Palmerston North home after police pursuit

Thursday 27 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 27 Aug, 4:25pm

A stolen vehicle crashed through a brick fence and into a house on Strachan Way in Palmerston North. The incident occurred after police spotted the car being driven erratically on Amberley Avenue and initiated a brief pursuit.

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