Vavatau Bing sentenced for crash killing pregnant teenager
Sunday 11 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Vavatau Bing has been sentenced following a crash in South Auckland that killed a 19-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn baby. The incident occurred after the driver and the victim had been inhaling nitrous oxide. The victim's family has stated they forgive Bing.
Key facts
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- Vavatau Bing sentenced in Manukau District Court
- Kydejah Kisiona, 19, and her unborn baby died following a crash in Totara Heights
- The crash involved the recreational use of nitrous oxide
- Bing had a previous drink-driving conviction on New Year's Day
The full story
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Vavatau Bing has been sentenced in the Manukau District Court following a crash that killed 19-year-old Kydejah Kisiona and her unborn baby. The incident occurred in Totara Heights, South Auckland, when Bing, 23, fell asleep at the wheel while driving. The vehicle was travelling at 60km/h when it hit a kerb and a tree, causing the car to flip onto its side.
The crash happened after Bing and Kisiona had been inhaling nitrous oxide, also known as "nangs". Kisiona, who was 34 weeks pregnant, had her seatbelt buckled behind her in the front seat. Following the impact, Bing attempted to push Kisiona out of the back of the vehicle, and a member of the public eventually pulled the teenager out through the boot.
Kisiona suffered a 10 cm-long scalp laceration and her baby died in utero, requiring an emergency C-section. Kisiona died two days after the accident. Bing told police she had not slept well recently and that her drowsiness was worsened by the gas.
A representative for Kisiona’s family stated they have forgiven Bing, saying, "Me and my family do not want to live the rest of our lives consumed by anger [and] hate". The representative described Kisiona as a "perfectly imperfect child".
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Otago Daily Times.