One dead and one injured in Matatā vehicle incident

Sunday 28 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 28 Sep 2025, 2:36pm

Police are investigating a serious incident at the intersection of Flax and Matatā Roads on Saturday afternoon. One person died at the scene and another was injured by a third person while inside a vehicle. Authorities say the victims knew the alleged offender.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 28 Sep 2025, 7:36am

   Matatā fatal road incident: State Highway 2 reopens after Bay of Plenty crash (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSun 28 Sep 2025, 2:19pm

   Victims of fatal Bay of Plenty incident knew alleged offender - police (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 28 Sep 2025, 2:36pm

   Police speaking to woman after attack in car that ran off the road (opens in new tab)