# Name release: fatal crash, Peria

Date: 1 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

New Zealand Police have named the two people who died in a crash on Oruru Road, Peria, on 26 August. They were Waihue Susan Epiha, 35, and Huhana Te Waiora Goodwin-Epiha, seven months, both of Peria. Police extended condolences to their whānau and friends and said enquiries into the crash remain ongoing.

## Original release

Police can now name the two people who sadly died following a crash on Oruru Road, Peria on 26 August. They were Waihue Susan Epiha, 35 and Huhana Te Waiora Goodwin-Epiha, seven months, of Peria. Police extend our deepest condolences to their whānau and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing. Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 1 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-fatal-crash-peria
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01111-name-release-fatal-crash-peria-01102026.html

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-fatal-crash-peria
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