Two people killed in Rotorua motorcycle and car crash

Saturday 15 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 15 Aug, 1:57pm

Two people on a motorcycle died and another person was injured following a collision with a car on Friday night. The crash occurred near the intersection of Te Ngae Road and Rotokawa Road in Ōwhata. The Serious Crash Unit has since examined the scene.

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1. StuffSat 15 Aug, 1:53pm

   Two people on a motorcycle killed in crash with car (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 15 Aug, 1:54pm

   Motorcycle rider and passenger killed in Rotorua crash (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 15 Aug, 1:57pm

   Two dead in crash between car and motorcycle in Ōwhata, Rotorua (opens in new tab)