A police chase on State Highway 36 between Rotorua and Tauranga ended in a man's arrest early this morning.
A police media spokeswoman said police were called about 1.20am about a car speeding excessively on State Highway 36 and Pyes Pa Rd.
Police chased the driver for a short time before he was stopped and taken into custody without issue.
A tow wagon was called and the driver will appear on driving charges including excessive speed and failing to stop for red and blue lights.