Motorcyclist dies following crash near Ōpōtiki

Friday 19 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 20 Dec 2025, 8:52am

A motorcyclist has died after a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki on Friday night. The incident occurred between Te Waiiti Road and Maraenui Pa Road and was reported to police around 8.25pm. Police are currently investigating the accident.

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1. RNZFri 19 Dec 2025, 9:28pm

   One critically injured in Ōpōtiki motorcycle crash (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 19 Dec 2025, 9:31pm

   Motorcyclist critically hurt in crash near Ōpōtiki (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 20 Dec 2025, 8:07am

   Motorcyclist killed in crash near Ōpōtiki (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldSat 20 Dec 2025, 8:52am

   Motorcyclist dies after crash on State Highway 35 near Ōpōtiki (opens in new tab)