Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.
Motorists are being asked to avoid Paeroa-Tahuna Rd.
Police said it was too early to comment on the cause of the crash.
Michail Antonio, 34, was involved in the accident which occurred overnight (NZT).
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.
Northbound traffic has backed up by about 13km.
Tegan Hill, 25, was working in her "dream career" when a crash claimed her life.
Police were chasing a motorbike rider before the crash.
The group had travelled to Wānaka that morning for a day of sightseeing.
Police said initial indications suggest there are serious injuries.
Emergency services were notified about the single-vehicle crash about 1pm.
Lil-Bouvalu Lyden had won a contract to play club rugby league and study in Australia.
Two are injured and one is in a 'serious condition' following a single-vehicle crash.
Police said the road is expected to remain closed for some time.
One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
One person was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters.
One ambulance was sent to the incident on Kura St, Whatawhata.
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
A police spokesperson said the incident was reported just after 8.45am.
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash.
Two people have died in hospital after a serious crash on Saturday.
Cars were seen crashed and stopped across lanes on the motorway.
The 29-year-old died in a single-car crash on Friday.
Police and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night.
NZTA says drivers should still expect delays in both areas.
Police say the vehicle left the road before colliding with a tree on Tuesday.
He was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.