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Kerikeri double-fatal crash: Names released of the two men in their twenties who died

April 5, 2018
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The names of the two men killed in a fatal crash at Kerikeri in Northland on Monday have been released.

Police today confirmed they are Yvarn Manaia Te Pania, 24, and James Alexander Hamiora, 26, from Northland.

Police say a vehicle travelling north on State Highway 10 is believed to have crossed the centre line and collided head on with a south bound vehicle.

The driver of the car that collided with the victims' car was arrested over the crash.

The deaths have been referred to the Coroner. 

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