One person airlifted after serious crash in Whenuakite

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 4:21pm

In this story Hato Hone St John, Auckland City Hospital

A person was airlifted to Auckland Hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on the Whenuakite River Bridge. The accident involved a car and a truck on Thursday afternoon. Hot Water Beach Road is expected to remain closed for at least six hours.

How they headlined it

4:06pm

1. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 4:06pm

   Hot Water Beach Rd closed after serious crash in Whenuakite (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesThu 29 Oct, 4:21pm

   One airlifted to hospital after car and truck crash on Hot Water Beach Rd (opens in new tab)