One person dead and two injured after car enters Wairoa River

Saturday 29 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 29 Nov 2025, 8:41am

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A vehicle left the road and entered the Wairoa River near the intersection of Carroll Street and River Parade early Saturday morning. Emergency services responded to the crash, which resulted in one person being found dead in the water and two others being taken to hospital.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 29 Nov 2025, 6:58am

   Rescue underway after car crashes into Hawke’s Bay’s Wairoa River (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSat 29 Nov 2025, 7:53am

   Vehicle crashes into river in Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSat 29 Nov 2025, 7:56am

   Vehicle leaves road and enters water, police unsure if anyone is inside (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSat 29 Nov 2025, 8:41am

   Two in hospital after car crashes into water in Wairoa (opens in new tab)

   • One dead, two injured after car crashes into Wairoa River (opens in new tab) Sat 29 Nov 2025, 8:41am