A dashcam captured footage of the police chase through the back streets of Levin. A brief pursuit was initiated after the driver failed to comply but police abandoned the chase because of the person’s erratic driving. The person of interest then abandoned that vehicle and entered a second one nearby. Police launched a second pursuit but soon abandoned the chase because of the dangerous driving. About 2.20pm, the second vehicle crashed into a car on Queen St before being driven away.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 25, 2025 08:20 UTC