Motorcyclist arrested in Auckland after fleeing police near Tīrau
Friday 9 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Auckland after twice fleeing police on Wednesday. He was allegedly travelling at 150kph on State Highway 1 near Tīrau. Police decided not to initiate a pursuit initially due to the dangerous manner of driving.
Key facts
5 facts
- 35-year-old man arrested in Auckland for speeding and fleeing police
- Speeding occurred on State Highway 1 near Tīrau
- Speed was allegedly 150kph in a 100kph zone
- 21-year-old man arrested for riding an unregistered motorcycle dangerously
- Police impounded motorcycles during the crackdown
The full story
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A 35-year-old man was arrested in Auckland after allegedly travelling at 150kph on State Highway 1 near Tīrau. The man was spotted on Wednesday travelling at one-and-a-half times the 100kph speed limit. He failed to stop when signalled by police and was later tracked to an Auckland address.
The man faces charges of driving at a dangerous speed and two counts of aggravated failing to stop. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear in court in October. His motorcycle was located and impounded.
A separate crackdown in Putāruru on Thursday resulted in the arrest of a 21-year-old man. He was allegedly riding an unregistered motorcycle dangerously in the CBD and Glenshea Park. He faces charges of driving while disqualified and failing to stop.
Police also located two dirt bike riders following reports of dangerous riding. These riders were issued infringement notices and were forbidden from driving until they obtain licences.
Where reports differ
- One report states the man was spotted in Auckland 175km away from Tīrau, while another does not specify the distance
Compiled from reports by Waikato Times, Stuff and 1News.
