5 Jan 2026

Person dies after single-vehicle crash in Auckland's Papatoetoe

6:52 am on 5 January 2026
RNZ/Reece Baker

Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

A person has died after a crash in Auckland's Papatoetoe on Sunday night.

Emergency services responded to a single-vehicle crash on Puhinui Road about 10.15pm.

The sole occupant of the vehicle was transported to hospital with critical injuries, but died a short time later.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and enquiries into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.

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