“It was also reported that weapons may have been presented at the victim,” Fouhy said.
Several units responded, and the pursuing vehicle was spiked near Taipa – almost 40km from Kāeo.
“Units carried out an armed traffic stop, taking the three males in the vehicle into custody without further incident,” Fouhy said.
Police are investigating and charges would be laid, he said.
Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.