Bay of Plenty man remains in prison after fatal drink-driving crash
Monday 29 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story High Court, Whakatāne District Court
Tupaea Mika will stay in prison following a fatal crash on State Highway 2 near Whakatāne last October. The 20-year-old had been drinking before the accident caused a woman's death. Mika previously had a drink-driving conviction as a teenager.