Two dead and three injured in Piarere vehicle collision

Thursday 16 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 16 Oct 2025, 8:48am

Two people died and three others were injured following a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Horahora Road on Wednesday evening. Police are seeking witnesses or dashcam footage, specifically asking about a grey SUV or a small silver hatchback. The serious crash unit is investigating the incident.

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1. Waikato TimesThu 16 Oct 2025, 7:26am

   Two dead, three injured in Piarere crash (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 16 Oct 2025, 8:46am

   Waikato double fatal crash: Police appeal for witnesses after collision at Piarere (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 16 Oct 2025, 8:48am

   Police plea for info after two killed in Waikato crash (opens in new tab)