Driver dies after stolen vehicle crashes in Manurewa

Friday 28 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 28 Aug, 10:50am

A driver has died following a head-on collision on Alfriston Road in south Auckland. Police say the crash involved a stolen vehicle that allegedly fled officers after an aggravated robbery in Manurewa. Another person was hospitalised with moderate injuries.

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1. StuffFri 28 Aug, 9:20am

   Driver dies after stolen vehicle flees police and crashes in Manurewa (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 28 Aug, 9:31am

   CCTV shows fatal moment stolen car crashes into another vehicle (opens in new tab)

   • Resident's CCTV shows moment stolen car crashes into another vehicle (opens in new tab) Fri 28 Aug, 9:31am
   • One dead after stolen car hits another vehicle in Auckland's Manurewa (opens in new tab) Fri 28 Aug, 9:31am
3. Otago Daily TimesFri 28 Aug, 10:50am

   Person linked to aggravated robbery dies after crash (opens in new tab)