'Lucky no one was hurt': Driver allegedly rammed police car before fleeing across Auckland

Police said the Mazda Axela allegedly reversed into a patrol car before taking off.

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Home / New Zealand / AucklandNZ Herald26 Jun, 2026 12:17 AM2 mins to readNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 26, 2026.

Chambers in spotlight over sexual allegations, Peters lambasts National over Indian free trade deal.A driver who allegedly rammed a police car in West Auckland before fleeing on the motorway across the city has been charged. Officers noticed a Mazda Axela with no lights on travelling on Victoria St West in central Auckland about 1.30am.

Impairment prevention team co-ordinator Senior Sergeant Jesse

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'Lucky no one was hurt': Driver allegedly rammed police car before fleeing across Auckland

'Lucky no one was hurt': Driver allegedly rammed police car before fleeing across Auckland

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