One person dead in State Highway 50 crash in Hawke’s Bay

Sunday 31 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 31 Aug 2025, 7:31pm

A person died at the scene following a single-vehicle crash north of Tikokino on Sunday. The incident occurred shortly before 12.10pm, causing State Highway 50 to close for several hours. Police say the highway reopened at 3pm after debris was removed.

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1. StuffSun 31 Aug 2025, 1:12pm

   State Highway 50 closed after serious crash in Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab)

   • One person killed in SH50 crash in Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab) Sun 31 Aug 2025, 6:46pm
2. NZ HeraldSun 31 Aug 2025, 2:41pm

   Serious crash closes State Highway 50 in Hawke’s Bay, diversions in place (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 31 Aug 2025, 6:36pm

   One dead after crash on State Highway 50 north of Tikokino (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSun 31 Aug 2025, 7:31pm

   Person dies after single-vehicle crash on SH50 in Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab)