Police seek motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run in Rotorua

Tuesday 24 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 24 Jun 2025, 4:51pm

Police are urging a motorcyclist to come forward following a fatal hit-and-run on Edmund Road on 15 June. The suspect is described as a male riding a black and gold Kawasaki Ninja 600cc with a full left leg tattoo. The collision killed 24-year-old Paige Johnson.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 24 Jun 2025, 3:34pm

   Rotorua hit-and-run: Police say motorcyclist suspect in fatal crash has full left leg tattoo (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 24 Jun 2025, 3:49pm

   Police urge motorcyclist to 'come forward' after fatal hit-and-run (opens in new tab)

   • Motorcyclist urged to 'do the right thing' after fatal hit-and-run (opens in new tab) Tue 24 Jun 2025, 3:49pm
3. StuffTue 24 Jun 2025, 4:25pm

   'Significant police presence' around Rotorua in response to alleged hit-and-run (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 24 Jun 2025, 4:31pm

   Police hunt for motorcyclist after fatal hit-and-run (opens in new tab)

5. RNZTue 24 Jun 2025, 4:51pm

   Police reveal where motorcyclist drove after hit and run, release name of victim (opens in new tab)