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27 Feb 2026 9:40
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    The pedestrian killed after being hit by a vehicle in Helena Bay, near Whangarei, was an off-duty policewoman

    The pedestrian killed after being hit by a vehicle in Helena Bay, near Whangarei, was an off-duty policewoman


    Police say the vehicle hit the pedestrian after coming off the road and hitting a power pole, at about 3:15pm yesterday.

    Family and colleagues have been paying tributes online, describing as a mother, grandmother and an instrumental member of the Te Tai Tokerau community.

    Another person received minor injuries from the collision.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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