Police Car Smashed in High-Speed Chase | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A police officer was seriously injured when a speeding white ute rammed his patrol car in Manly, then pursued him through Gulf Harbour in a high-speed, reckless chase. The suspect, later identified as a 33-year-old man, ditched meth, cash, and scales while evading capture, even trying to flag down civilians — all while police and an Eagle helicopter closed in. He was apprehended quickly, facing serious charges including intentional injury to a first responder, reckless driving, and possession of meth. Authorities are calling it a dangerous, zero-tolerance incident that could have ended in…