Five people are in custody after a dramatic car chase on the Auckland motorway which ended in Henderson.
The vehicle surrounded by police in Henderson. Photo: Supplied / Drew Kelly
Police said they received a report of offenders being seen at an address in Hillside Road in Papatoetoe, with one offender reported as having a firearm.
Two vehicles left the scene, one of which was spotted by the Eagle helicopter travelling northbound on the Southern Motorway.
"The vehicle, which was identified to be stolen, continued onto the North Western motorway driving at high speeds," police said.
"The vehicle exited the motorway at Lincoln Road and was subsequently spiked.
"The vehicle continued to travel towards Henderson driving recklessly at very high speeds.
"Police units brought the vehicle to a forced stop on Edsel Street in Henderson."
Two of the offenders attempted to flee on foot while the other two were arrested at the vehicle.
The fleeing offenders were apprehended nearby and were also arrested.
The second vehicle was also spotted by the Eagle helicopter and the driver taken into custody.
Police said enquiries are ongoing and charges are likely.