One person dies in Mount Maunganui car crash

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 Oct, 9:30pm

A person died at the scene after their vehicle collided with a parked car on Girven Road in Mount Maunganui. The incident occurred near the Bayfair Shopping Centre shortly before 6pm on Thursday. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 8:48pm

   Mount Maunganui crash: Person dies after car hits parked vehicle outside Bayfair mall (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 29 Oct, 9:22pm

   One dead after car crashes into parked car outside popular mall (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 29 Oct, 9:30pm

   One dead after Mt Maunganui crash (opens in new tab)