Police warn Waikato motorists as road toll reaches 28

Friday 23 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 23 Oct, 6:00am

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Police are urging drivers to be alert and slow down ahead of Labour Weekend following 28 deaths on Waikato roads this year. Road policing director Richard Wilson stated officers will be patrolling to issue tickets. This follows data showing road injuries occurred every 15 minutes during the 2025 long weekend.

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1. Waikato TimesFri 23 Oct, 4:00am

   Waikato road toll hits 28 ahead of Labour Weekend (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 23 Oct, 6:00am

   'We will write you a ticket': Drivers urged to take care over long weekend (opens in new tab)