A young motorbike rider had their bike confiscated by police for dangerous riding in public places during the alert level 4 lockdown.
Hamilton police seized the dirt bike after tracking down the owner who they said was riding dangerously around parks and neighbourhoods in the suburb of Bader last week.
Hamilton city area commander Inspector Andrea McBeth condemned the young motorbike rider's actions.
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"This is a stressful time for New Zealanders and there are more pedestrians and cyclists out and about," McBeth said.