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A serious crash in Whakatane has left one person dead

18 January 2026

The single vehicle crash happened on Tahuna Road yesterday afternoon.

Another person is in a serious condition in hospital.

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18 Jan: Civil Defence and marae have sprung into action, after flooding in Northland's North east region

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17 Jan: Two people have serious injuries after a vehicle left the road in Bay of Plenty's Whakatane

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