Names released of two people killed in Taupō car crash

Wednesday 5 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 11:42am

Police have identified Purity Anne Te Pairi and Tamatoa Kimi as the two 19-year-olds who died in a single-vehicle crash. The accident occurred on Mapara Road in Acacia Bay, near Taupō, at approximately 11.45pm on 17 January.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 5 Feb 2025, 8:45am

   Taupō fatal crash victims named (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 5 Feb 2025, 9:15am

   Police release names of 19-year-olds who died in Taupō crash (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesWed 5 Feb 2025, 11:42am

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