Two dead and several injured in North Island crashes

Saturday 23 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 23 Aug 2025, 6:23pm

Two people have died following separate crashes in Taranaki and Northland. Additionally, emergency services are responding to a serious two-car collision near Taupō that has resulted in multiple injuries.

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1. RNZSat 23 Aug 2025, 5:18pm

   Two killed, three injured in North Island crashes (opens in new tab)

   Also on Otago Daily Times (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 23 Aug 2025, 5:57pm

   Two dead after separate crashes in Taranaki and Northland (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 23 Aug 2025, 6:23pm

   Fatal crashes in Northland, South Taranaki; Taupō crash injures seven (opens in new tab)