One dead and five injured in Waikato two-vehicle crash

Sunday 14 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 15 Dec 2025, 7:43am

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One person died and five others were injured following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Monckton and Arapuni roads in Parawera on Sunday night. Emergency services were called to the scene around 8:40pm, and Arapuni Road remains closed while police investigate the crash.

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1. RNZSun 14 Dec 2025, 10:13pm

   Five injured after two-vehicle crash in rural Waikato (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 15 Dec 2025, 7:12am

   One dead, three seriously injured in Waipa crash (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesMon 15 Dec 2025, 7:43am

   One dead after two-vehicle crash south of Te Awamutu (opens in new tab)