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flag A man fled police on a boat in New Zealand, was caught after a 20-minute chase, and faces multiple charges.

flag A 27-year-old man from Porirua was arrested after fleeing police on a red, older-style boat on February 6, 2026, following a bail breach arrest at the Mana Twin Bridges boat ramp. flag Authorities pursued him for about 20 minutes off the Plimmerton coast, with the Lady Elizabeth IV catamaran using lights and commands to stop him. flag He turned and sped toward shore, eventually hiding under a boat shed at Paremata. flag He was taken into custody and faces charges for breaching bail, escaping custody, and potentially dangerous boating. flag Fisheries officers are investigating the vessel. flag The incident is considered unusual, as most boaters cooperate with law enforcement. flag He is expected to appear in court soon.

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