Teens accept responsibility for crash that left Manawatū cop critically injured

Open Justice multimedia journalist, Nelson-Marlborough·NZ Herald·2 Oct, 2026 12:10 AM3 mins to read‌Two teenagers charged over a crash in August that left a young policeman critically ill have reappeared in the Palmerston North Youth Court. Photo / NZMEThe teenagers charged after an August crash left a young policeman fighting for his life have taken responsibility for the offending, but on reduced charges.Meanwhile, the officer’s condition has “substantially improved” and he has thanked supporters. Two teens, 14 and 15, were arrested and charged