Officers spiked the car just north of Onerere Rd and the trio then dumped it north of Glenmore Rd.
Two men inside the car got out and into another car, a grey Ford Ranger without registration plates - stolen from a dealership in Manukau earlier in the day.
The police Eagle helicopter then spotted the Ford Ranger driving along SH1 in Northland.
A passenger then got out in Raumanga before the car was driven back southbound on SH1.
Police spiked the Ford Range in Te Hana and about 7.30pm. The car lost a tyre and the driver lost control and crashed at Schedewys Hill.
“Thankfully, no one was injured,” Small said. “This was a serious and potentially very dangerous incident, which was thankfully brought to a resolution.
“This is another example of some great police work in holding offenders to account while keeping our community safe,” he said.
A 22-year-old allegedly involved was due to appear in the North Shore District Court.
Raphael Franks is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022.