Twelve injured in State Highway 30 crash near Lake Rotoma

Friday 19 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 8:30am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John, Waikato Hospital, Tauranga Hospital, Whakatāne Hospital

A car and a minivan collided on State Highway 30 near Rotorua late Thursday night. Twelve people were taken to various hospitals, with one person reported in critical condition. Emergency services, including two helicopters, responded to the scene.

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1. RNZFri 19 Dec 2025, 5:42am

   Dozen injured in major State Highway 30 crash at Lake Rotoma (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 19 Dec 2025, 6:07am

   Dozen injured, one critical, in car and minivan crash near Rotorua (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 19 Dec 2025, 6:09am

   Serious crash on SH30 near Rotorua leaves 12 injured, two flown to hospital (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsFri 19 Dec 2025, 7:28am

   Twelve in hospital after serious crash near Rotorua (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesFri 19 Dec 2025, 8:30am

   Dozen injured after minivan and car collide (opens in new tab)