Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Superintendent Steve Greally, Director of Road Policing:
Following a further review, the Easter weekend road toll now stands at three, one less than Easter 2025, and four less than Easter 2024.
Of note, two of the three deceased were riding motorcycles.
The three deaths were from the following crashes:
– Coastal Highway(SH60) at the intersection with Easton Loop, Tasman. Saturday 4 April
– North Road at the intersection with Farrimond Place, Northland. Saturday 4 April
– State Highway 1 near Waipu Gorge Road, Northland. Sunday 5 April
ENDS