Teen charged after car crash causes life-changing injuries in Mamaku

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 7:43pm

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A 19-year-old man has been remanded in custody on nine driving charges following a crash on State Highway 5 last Tuesday. Police say the incident occurred around 10.30pm after a group was reportedly performing burnouts and skids. Two people sustained life-changing injuries when the vehicle lost control and hit bystanders.

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1. StuffTue 18 Nov 2025, 5:53pm

   Teen charged after crash leaves two with life-changing injuries (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Nov 2025, 7:43pm

   Rotorua police arrest 19-year-old who allegedly injured two people with car during burnouts (opens in new tab)