Police seek motorcyclist after hit-and-run leaves Rotorua man critically injured

Tuesday 17 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 17 Jun 2025, 4:05pm

A 24-year-old man with sight and hearing impairments is in critical condition at Waikato Hospital following an alleged hit-and-run on Edmund Rd in Rotorua. Police say a motorcyclist overtook a stationary vehicle and struck the pedestrian at a crossing on Sunday afternoon before fleeing. An image of the rider has been released to assist investigations.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 17 Jun 2025, 10:39am

   Rotorua ‘superhero’ suffers multiple brain bleeds, family demand hit-and-run motorcyclist comes forward (opens in new tab)

   • Rotorua Edmund Rd hit-and-run: Police release CCTV image of rider (opens in new tab) Tue 17 Jun 2025, 4:05pm
2. 1NewsTue 17 Jun 2025, 3:17pm

   Motorcyclist sought after man hit, critically injured on Rotorua crossing (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 17 Jun 2025, 3:25pm

   Pedestrian in critical condition after motorcyclist’s alleged hit-and-run (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 17 Jun 2025, 3:55pm

   Motorcyclist involved in Rotorua hit-and-run sought (opens in new tab)