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Police have launched a critical incident investigation into a fatal crash in Whangarei on Saturday night - after they flashed their red-and-blue lights

Police have launched a critical incident investigation into a fatal crash in Whangarei on Saturday night - after they flashed their red-and-blue lights

13 October 2025

Officers flicked on the lights, after seeing a Holden travelling at high speed on Dave Culham Drive - and it crashed on nearby Memorial Drive.

Officers gave first aid but the driver died on scene.

The IPCA has been notified.

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