Officer Critically Injured in Roadside Incident | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while deploying road spikes overnight near Palmerston North — the car wasn’t being chased. The officer was airlifted to Wellington Hospital, and a second officer suffered minor injuries. Two young occupants of the vehicle were arrested at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating, with part of Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road still closed. Police are launching a full critical incident probe, coordinating with multiple agencies, and prioritizing support for the injured officers and their families. Updates will follow…