Man charged after fatal Te Mapara boat trailer crash

RNZNZ Herald1NewsWaikato TimesTuesday 21 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated
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A 19-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following a July crash on State Highway 3. The incident occurred when a boat and trailer became detached from a vehicle, resulting in a collision that killed Nateisha-Kurstyn Hana-Wetere. Four other people were also injured in the accident.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 7 hours
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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

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