Driver rescued after car crashes in Lower Kaimai

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 5:23pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZME, Hato Hone St John

A 22-year-old man was rescued after his vehicle crashed over a bank on Poripori Road. The car was caught by ponga trees, preventing it from falling into a stream below. Fire and Emergency NZ crews attended the scene on Tuesday afternoon.

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1. StuffTue 15 Jul 2025, 4:12pm

   Driver rescued from their car in Lower Kaimai (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 15 Jul 2025, 5:23pm

   Driver in Bay of Plenty rescued from crashed car hanging in ponga trees (opens in new tab)