Tag: road_spikes

Spikes Halt Northland Youth Car Theft Spree

1 Jul 2026 10:22 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Four youths, aged 12-16, were arrested in Northland after a night of alleged car thefts. Police deployed spikes on State Highway 12 to stop a stolen vehicle, finding a large knife inside. They will be referred to Youth Aid.

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Six Youths Arrested After Overnight Vehicle Thefts in Gisborne

14 Apr 2026 10:42 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Gisborne police arrested six youths following a series of overnight vehicle thefts. A pursuit ended safely with road spikes, leading to the apprehension of the individuals.

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