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Name Released in Fatal Tapapa Crash

15 Dec 2025 2:12 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police have identified Brett Biddle, 51, of Rotorua, as the victim of the fatal crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, on December 1. Enquiries are ongoing.

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Fatal Crash Closes State Highway 5 in Tapapa

1 Dec 2025 3:00 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5 in Tapapa has resulted in one fatality. The incident, reported at 10.45 am, has led to the closure of the road as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.

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