Police seek footage after car hits campervan near Paeroa

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 16 Oct 2025, 3:36pm

Waikato Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred on State Highway 2 near Paeroa on Saturday, 11 October. A driver attempting a dangerous overtake collided with the side of a campervan before fleeing the scene. Authorities say it was fortunate that no injuries were reported during the crash.

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1. StuffThu 16 Oct 2025, 2:55pm

   Video shows car crashing into campervan in ‘dangerous overtake’ on state highway (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesThu 16 Oct 2025, 3:12pm

   Cops track rogue driver after dangerous passing manoeuvre (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 16 Oct 2025, 3:36pm

   Paeroa hit and run: Police seeking dashcam footage (opens in new tab)