Helicopters called, road closed after serious two-vehicle crash near Kaitāia

Home / New ZealandNZ Herald26 Aug, 2026 09:37 AMQuick ReadTwo vehicles were involved in the crash. Photo / NZMETwo vehicles were involved in the crash. Photo / NZMETwo helicopters have been called to a serious crash in the Far North this evening.Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash on Oruru Rd, near the intersection with Jason Rd in Peria, about 8pm.Peria is about 25km east of Kaitāia.

Hato Hone St John said three ambulances

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