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Driver killed in Whāngarei crash following police pursuit

RNZOtago Daily Times1NewsThe PressWaikato TimesStuffThe PostMonday 13 October 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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A driver died in a crash after fleeing police in Whāngarei over the weekend. Officers observed a vehicle travelling at high speed on Dave Culham Drive at 11.15pm on Saturday. Police investigations into the incident are currently underway.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 13 Oct 2025, 6:31pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 18 minutes
  1. RNZRNZ

    Driver killed after fleeing police in Whāngarei (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Driver dies in crash after police pursuit in Whāngarei (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News via RNZ

    Driver killed after police pursuit in Whāngarei (opens in new tab)

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