Bay of Plenty outpace NZ Police squad

It was one time you could run from the police and not get into trouble - but that didn't stop the crowd from shouting "taser him".
Bay of Plenty Invitation XIII took on the New Zealand Police as their last hurrah for the season. It was an arresting performance.
A fight, minor fisticuffs and two knock-outs could have marred the game, but both teams eclipsed those incidents with superb displays of skill.
It could have been a walkover for the police, playing their third and final match of a six-day North Island tour. The Bay of Plenty players had had a few weeks off from what was a busy club and representative season.
The police went in all guns firing, quickly notching up a 20-12 lead at half time.
But Bay of Plenty came on to the field in the second half full of bravado and knowing they could outwit the police.
The points came thick and fast with a try from Ypres Williams and conversion from Ray Luke starting the comeback.
Just when the Bay thought they had another six points in the bag, they were halted in their tracks.
Carlo Putarunui went down aiming to score a try, but as he did another player caught him.
He landed awkwardly and was knocked out, injuring his neck in the process.
Almost 15 minutes elapsed before the teams could start again as St John and team medics did their best to treat him before an ambulance arrived at the park.
He was discharged from Rotorua Hospital on Saturday night.
Both teams looked sluggish when they got back on the field, but it was Bay of Plenty who found their way first.
Natene Simione and Williams - with a run from the 10m line - added more to the board with Luke kicking the conversions.
The police clawed one back but were overwhelmed by the fitness and skill of the Bay team, finishing 42-26 to the Bay.
"Initially they were a bit overawed and probably were a bit overexcited, giving away a few penalties early on," Bay of Plenty coach Darrel Shelford said.
"They didn't stick to the game plan, but as the match went on they gained benefits and did what we asked of them, which was to play with some skill and get the ball to the quick guys.
"It's our last game and a good way to finish. It's given them a shot in the arm for Bay rugby league."
He said with 15 of the match squad drawn from the New Zealand Sports Academy, it showed how an academy environment could help the region's league develop. He was keen to keep up the skills and fitness programme during the off-season to give the region a better shot at next year's competition.
It was this fitness that the police said had them on the back foot.
"We expected a tough game," said Inspector Gary Alcock, New Zealand Police Rugby League manager.
"All credit to the Bay. They were all fit, young guys and what we expected. They came out in the second half behind and laid on some really nice tries.
"We'd love to come back."
He said the police team had extended an invite to the Bay of Plenty team to have a return match next season.
Four hundred police officers played league, and the team included officers from Invercargill, Blenheim, New Plymouth and the Manawatu.
Results:
Bay of Plenty 42, New Zealand Police 26. Halftime 20-12.