Teen Driver Strikes Police Officer | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

A Manawatū police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a stolen car driven by two teens, while another officer suffered minor injuries. The 14- and 15-year-olds have been arrested and face serious charges, including reckless driving causing injury. Dame Therese Walsh, former police supporter and Air New Zealand chair, has launched a Givealittle fundraiser to support the officer’s family — already raising over $6,000 — describing him as a beloved husband and father. Police say the incident underscores the dangers of frontline work, and the investigation continues as both…