Homicide investigation launched after woman dies in Hamilton car crash

Thursday 15 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 15 May 2025, 3:37pm

Police have opened a homicide inquiry following the death of a 30-year-old woman in Melville, Hamilton, on Thursday morning. The woman died after a vehicle struck a power pole she was standing next to at the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive. Investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances of the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 15 May 2025, 1:46pm

   Melville, Hamilton, crash: Homicide investigation launched after woman dies (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 15 May 2025, 2:05pm

   Woman’s death after car hits power pole leads to homicide probe in Hamilton (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 15 May 2025, 2:11pm

   Police launch homicide probe after woman killed in Hamilton (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 15 May 2025, 2:39pm

   Woman killed as vehicle hits her and power pole in Hamilton, homicide probe launched (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 15 May 2025, 3:37pm

   Homicide probe as woman run down at intersection (opens in new tab)