Mum, 7-month-old named as those killed in 'so sad' Far North crash
A 35-year-old woman and her seven-month-old baby were killed in a two-vehicle crash in the Far North region of New Zealand. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident, which also resulted in injuries to two other individuals.
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This is a tragic local news event highlighting road safety concerns in rural areas.
<p>A local woman and her seven-month-old baby have been named as the two people killed in a crash near Kaitāia in August. </p> <p>Waihue Susan Epiha, 35, and seven-month-old Huhana Te Waiora Goodwin-Epiha died <a href="https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/08/27/two-killed-two-injured-in-far-north-crash/" target="_blank">after the two-vehicle crash on the evening of August 26</a> on Oruru Rd near Jason Rd in Peria.
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