2 Jan 2025

Death of cyclist in Waikato takes holiday road toll to 12

5:14 pm on 2 January 2025
A police car parked on the street.

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

A cyclist has died following a crash with a car this morning near Matamata in Waikato.

Emergency services responded to the incident on State Highway 29 near Pond Road at about 10.30am.

The cyclist was found in a critical condition and died at the scene.

The death takes the holiday road toll to 12.