Motorcyclist dies following Ngāruawāhia crash

Saturday 18 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 18 Oct 2025, 5:58pm

In this story Waikato Hospital

A 59-year-old Ngāruawāhia man, Craig Read, has died in hospital after a crash between a car and a motorcycle. The incident occurred on River Road at approximately 7am on 1 October. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 18 Oct 2025, 4:39pm

   Police name motorcyclist Craig Read after fatal Ngāruawāhia crash (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 18 Oct 2025, 5:30pm

   Motorcyclist dies after Ngāruawāhia crash (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 18 Oct 2025, 5:48pm

   Motorcyclist dies of injuries in hospital following Waikato crash (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSat 18 Oct 2025, 5:58pm

   Man dies in hospital following crash in Ngāruawāhia (opens in new tab)