Fatal crash, Matamata-Piako

20 Sep 2026

Released by New Zealand Police – Waikato District

MediaRelease.co Summary

New Zealand Police confirm one person has died after a single-motorbike crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna Road in Matamata-Piako. Another rider on the same bike was taken to hospital in a serious condition, and inquiries are continuing.

Original release

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a motorbike in Matamata-Piako yesterday.

Police were alerted to the single-motorbike crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna Road, between Paeroa-Tahuna Road and Quine Road, about 6.45pm.

One person died at the scene, while another rider on the same bike was transported to hospital in a serious condition. Police are providing support to their families.

The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and the road reopened before midnight.

Enquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

Key details

Issued by
New Zealand Police – Waikato District
Published
20 Sep 2026
Publisher country
New Zealand
Subject country/region
National (New Zealand)

Source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-matamata-piako

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