Man charged with manslaughter after fatal Rotorua hit-and-run

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 5:52pm

A 31-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and failing to stop following a hit-and-run in Rotorua. The incident occurred on 15 June when 24-year-old Paige Johnson was allegedly struck by a motorcycle while crossing Edmund Road. Mr Johnson later died in hospital from his injuries.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 25 Jun 2025, 4:44pm

   Arrest in Rotorua alleged hit-and-run death of Paige Johnson (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 25 Jun 2025, 5:10pm

   Man arrested, charged with manslaughter for Rotorua hit-and-run (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 25 Jun 2025, 5:20pm

   Man charged after fatal motorcycle hit-and-run in Rotorua (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato Times via StuffWed 25 Jun 2025, 5:40pm

   Hamilton man charged with manslaughter after Rotorua hit-and-run (opens in new tab)

5. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 5:52pm

   Motorcyclist charged over fatal hit and run in Rotorua (opens in new tab)