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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life in Ōpunake

22 Jun 2026 8:42 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A single-vehicle crash on SH45 in Ōpunake on Thursday, June 18, resulted in one fatality. Police are investigating the circumstances, and the death has been referred to the Coroner.

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