Soldier identified as victim of fatal South Taranaki vehicle crash

StuffNZ Herald1NewsThursday 9 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Private Rohaan Thomas, a 20-year-old soldier from Palmerston North, died following a two-vehicle accident on State Highway 3 near Mokoia on Sunday, 5 January. The New Zealand Army has paid tribute to Thomas, who served in the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 9 Jan 2025, 3:56pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 58 minutes
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