Name release: fatal crash, Tauranga

6 Oct 2026

Released by New Zealand Police

MediaRelease.co Summary

Police have named 73-year-old Gaynor Woods of Tauranga as the person who died in hospital on Monday following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29 in Tauranga on Saturday. Police extended their condolences to whānau and friends.

Original release

One person has sadly died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 29, Tauranga on Saturday.

73-year-old Gaynor Woods of Tauranga died on Monday.

Police extend our deepest condolences to their whānau and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

Key details

Issued by
New Zealand Police
Published
6 Oct 2026
Publisher country
New Zealand

Source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-fatal-crash-tauranga-0

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