Cyclist critically injured in Herne Bay vehicle crash

StuffNZ Herald1NewsThursday 24 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A cyclist sustained critical injuries following a collision with a vehicle in Auckland's Herne Bay on Thursday morning. Emergency services responded to West End Rd shortly before 6.30am. The road was closed following the incident.

Key facts

5 facts
  • A cyclist was critically injured in a vehicle crash in Herne Bay, AucklandStuffNZ Herald1News
  • The crash occurred on West End Rd on Thursday morning, 23 September 2026StuffNZ Herald
  • Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6.25amStuffNZ Herald
  • West End Rd was closed between Jervois Rd and Fife StStuff1News
  • The Serious Crash Unit has been advisedStuff1News

The full story

1 min read · 3 outlets

A cyclist sustained critical injuries following a collision with a vehicle in Auckland's Herne Bay on Thursday morning. Emergency services responded to West End Rd after reports of the crash.StuffNZ Herald1News

The incident occurred at approximately 6.25am, though one report states the call arrived just before 6.30am. The Serious Crash Unit has been notified of the incident.StuffNZ Herald1News

West End Rd was closed to traffic between Jervois Rd and Fife St while emergency services remained at the scene. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.Stuff1News

Where reports differ

  • Reports differ slightly on the timing of the emergency call, citing either 6.25am or just before 6.30amStuffNZ Herald1News

Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald and 1News.

How they headlined it

First reported by Stuff, Thu 24 Sep, 6:50am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 29 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    Cyclist critically injured in Auckland crash (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Herne Bay vehicle v cyclist serious crash: One person has critical injuries (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News

    One critically injured in crash involving cyclist in central Auckland suburb (opens in new tab)