Two people killed in State Highway 2 crash near Karangahake

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 8:07am

In this story NZ Transport Agency

A driver and passenger died after their car hit a power pole on State Highway 2 near Paeroa at approximately 11.40pm on Wednesday. The crash occurred between Jackson and Rahu roads, causing the highway to close overnight. Police are currently investigating the incident.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffThu 6 Nov 2025, 6:29am

   Serious crash closes State Highway in Waikato (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 6:54am

   State Highway 2 closed near Paeroa after overnight crash (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 6 Nov 2025, 7:47am

   Two killed after car hits power pole near Paeroa (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 7:49am

   Two dead after car hits power pole in Waikato (opens in new tab)

5. Waikato TimesThu 6 Nov 2025, 8:07am

   Two killed in late-night crash on State Highway 2 near Karangahake (opens in new tab)