Community raises funds for critically injured Palmerston North police officer

Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 26 Aug, 8:01am

A police officer remains critically ill in Wellington Hospital after being struck by a fleeing vehicle while laying road spikes. An older teenager faces multiple charges in relation to the incident. Public donations for the officer's family have reached over $40,000.

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1. StuffTue 25 Aug, 9:21am

   ‘Deeply difficult time’: Family of injured police officer speak out (opens in new tab)

   • ‘Overwhelmed’: $41k raised for critically injured police officer (opens in new tab) Wed 26 Aug, 7:39am
2. The Post via RNZWed 26 Aug, 8:01am

   Public raise almost $30k in support of injured Palmerston North police officer (opens in new tab)