A section of Union Rd near Pegler Dr in Howick has been cordoned off by police after a person was found critically injured on the roadside and rushed to hospital. A section of Union Rd near Pegler Dr in Howick has been cordoned off by police after a person was found critically injured on the roadside and rushed to hospital. A person has been found badly hurt on the side of the road in the Auckland suburb of Howick overnight, the Herald understands. Police cordoned off a section of Union Rd, near Pegler Drive, overnight. A St John spokesman said the service was called to a reported medical incident on Union Rd at 10.40pm, sending an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 13, 2026 19:20 UTC