The man was not being chased by police when he fled on foot.
Home / New ZealandNZ Herald3 Aug, 2026 11:54 PM2 mins to readMorning Headlines | Fuel support decision backed, trust grows in Chinese vehicles and cancer screening failures exposed | Tuesday, August 4, 2026A man found dead at a Palmerston North property had earlier fled police after being spotted with someone who had a warrant out for their arrest.The man who died was not being chased by officers when he ran away.
His death is now the subject
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The man had tried to flee from police, before ramming a police car.
A 40-year-old man surrendered after an hour-long standoff and faces a range of charges.
The Police Dive Squad found the body about 2pm today after an extensive search.
The Toyota was driven at allegedly 'excessive speed' with no headlights on.
A man who became the focus of a police search following Monday’s triple-fatal crash near Waiouru has been found, but questions…
Police spiked the vehicle and said the man was acting aggressively.
