By RNZ
Police in Auckland have arrested two women for using counterfeit banknotes after complaints from retailers in Pukekohe.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander Inspector Joe Hunter said the women were found in possession of 44 forged $50 notes and five forged $5 notes.
He said the pair were taken into custody following a string of incidents involving a stolen car - starting on September 25 when the driver of a stolen vehicle drove off without paying for petrol in East Tāmaki.
Hunter said the vehicle was next spotted by police on November 17 in Pukekohe.