Man arrested after stolen dirt bike crash on Wellington waterfront

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 19 Aug, 5:00pm

A 31-year-old man is due in court after crashing a stolen $22,000 dirt bike into a concrete bollard. The rider attempted to flee on foot after being intercepted by a police officer on Wellington's waterfront on Monday.

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1. StuffWed 19 Aug, 3:30pm

   Stolen $22,000 dirt bike joyride ends with rider falling off in front of police (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 19 Aug, 4:09pm

   Quick-thinking cop intercepts stolen dirt bike rider in Wellington (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 19 Aug, 5:00pm

   Wellington waterfront stolen dirt bike ‘joyride’: Man arrested after crashing (opens in new tab)