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Police Probe Burnouts Near New Plymouth Station

9/8/2025

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Police are investigating burnouts outside the New Plymouth police station on Saturday at 5pm.
Footage shows a vehicle revving and skidding on Powerham St, creating thick smoke.
A bystander encouraged the driver, while an orange sign obscured the vehicle's number plate.
Police located the vehicle in Waiwhakaiho; it was unregistered and missing a boot.
The investigation continues to identify the driver and others involved, with CCTV and online footage reviewed for leads.

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Story summary

Police are investigating burnouts outside the New Plymouth police station on Saturday at 5pm.
Footage shows a vehicle revving and skidding on Powerham St, creating thick smoke.
A bystander encouraged the driver, while an orange sign obscured the vehicle's number plate.
Police located the vehicle in Waiwhakaiho; it was unregistered and missing a boot.
The investigation continues to identify the driver and others involved, with CCTV and online footage reviewed for leads.