Wairarapa charity bike ride fatal crash

The story so far

Two cyclists crashed on Kokotau Road in Parkvale, Wairarapa, on Saturday morning, 8 November 2025, and police were called around 11.30am.^{8 Nov 2025} One of the cyclists was airlifted from the scene in critical condition and later died in hospital, and the road was closed for a scene examination.^{9 Nov 2025} The dead cyclist was taking part in a charity fun ride, which one report named as the Martinborough Charity Fun Ride.^{10 Nov 2025} A 70-year-old Masterton man has been named as the cyclist who died, and police are investigating the circumstances of the crash between the two riders.^{14 Nov 2025}

Latest

The dead cyclist has been identified as a 70-year-old Masterton man, and police are still investigating the circumstances of the crash.^{14 Nov 2025}

What's next

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash between the two riders.^{14 Nov 2025}

Key moments

1. 8 Nov 2025Two cyclists seriously injured in crash on Kokotau Road, Parkvale.
2. 9 Nov 2025One cyclist airlifted in critical condition and later dies in hospital.
3. 10 Nov 2025Dead cyclist was taking part in a charity fun ride.
4. 14 Nov 2025Dead cyclist identified as a 70-year-old Masterton man.

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