Digger driver dies in vehicle accident at Stanley Point

Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 4 Nov, 2:12pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John

A person died at the scene after a digger plunged over a sea wall at a coastal property in Devonport. Emergency services responded to the incident on Stanley Point Road shortly before 11am. WorkSafe has been notified following the fatal crash near Secret Cove.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 4 Nov, 1:08pm

   Stanley Point incident: Multiple fire, police and ambulance respond to emergency in Devonport (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 4 Nov, 1:54pm

   Person dies in vehicle crash on coastal Auckland property (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 4 Nov, 2:12pm

   Digger driver dies at North Shore property (opens in new tab)