A neighbour who lives across the road said he was jolted awake by a loud bang at about 12.25am. His wife said the crash scene was not cleared until about 3am, leaving residents shaken and sleepless. Photo / Tom EleyTe Rapa Rd was closed between Forest Lake Rd and Vardon Rd for several hours while the Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination. Parmar said Singh had been living in New Zealand for two years with his wife Manpreet Kaur and their children. A Givealittle page has been set up to help support Singh’s wife as she navigates her grief and the financial strain left behind by the tragedy.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 16, 2026 22:58 UTC