Tama Rawhiti (33) is believed to be the man who stole a police car at gunpoint last night and crashed it. Photo: SuppliedA manhunt is underway after two police officers were held at gunpoint and their police car stolen in Ohakune last night. Police believe the car thief is Tama Michael Rawhiti, a 33-year-old man from Marton. While holding them at gunpoint the man, and another female passenger, got into the patrol car and drove away. The officers jumped into the car they had stopped and were able to find and recover the car, Allan said.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 28, 2019 18:56 UTC