Motorcyclist critically injured in Te Puke Highway crash
Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated In this story Hato Hone St John, Dunedin Hospital
A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash near the State Highway intersection on Tuesday morning. Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 7.15am, and the rider was airlifted to Middlemore Hospital. A section of the Te Puke Highway remains closed.
Key facts
5 facts
- Crash occurred at 7.15am on Tuesday
- Motorcyclist sustained critical injuries
- One patient taken to Middlemore Hospital by helicopter
- One patient taken to Tauranga Hospital by ambulance
- The Serious Crash Unit has been notified
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
A motorcyclist has sustained critical injuries following a crash on Te Puke Highway. Emergency services were called to the scene at 7.15am on Tuesday. The crash occurred near the intersection of State Highway 2, though one report states it was just north of the State Highway 1 intersection.
One patient is being transported by helicopter to Middlemore Hospital in critical condition. A second patient was taken to Tauranga Hospital in moderate condition. Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirmed the crash involved only a motorcycle.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified of the incident. A section of Te Puke Highway remains closed while emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
Where reports differ
- One report places the crash near the State Highway 2 intersection, while another places it north of the State Highway 1 intersection
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.
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NZ Herald
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Stuff
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