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RNZ News
15-05-2025
- RNZ News
Police condemn 'hurtful' rumours spread over child deaths in Cambridge
Jimmy Schick, who was killed in an ATV crash at Karapiro on 11 May 2025. Photo: Supplied/Windsor Park Stud Waikato Police have asked people to stop sharing untrue theories and rumours following the death of two children in Cambridge last weekend. A 14-year-old girl died after a house fire on Brennan Place, Cambridge on Saturday night. On Sunday, 10-year-old Jimmy Schick died in an all-terrain vehicle crash on French Pass Road outside of Cambridge. Three others were seriously injured in the accident. Waikato Police said it was conducting investigations into both incidents on behalf of the Coroner who would make findings based on the facts. It asked that people refrain from publicly sharing "theories" and "rumours" that are not based on fact. "We have been made aware of some of these theories that are far removed from the facts. It is both unhelpful and hurtful to the grieving families." Sergeant Greg Foster of Cambridge Police said the deaths were tragedies. "Over the two incidents emergency services from our local Cambridge volunteer fire brigade, ambulance, Westpac Rescue Helicopter and local Cambridge Police attended. I am extremely proud of the urgency, professionalism and care shown by everyone in the most difficult of situations. Their actions have undoubtedly saved lives." Foster said the families have expressed their gratitude for the efforts of all that were involved. The Schick family have started a Give a Little page to raise money for emergency services that responded to the crash. "Rod, Oli & Jack who were rescued at the scene would love to personally distribute all funds to the amazing emergency services, Cambridge Fire Brigade, Hato Hone St John Ambulance and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust who were truly amazing in our time of need. A huge thanks also to our local Police who were fantastic," the family said. The family said they have been overwhelmed and extremely grateful for the outpouring of love and support shown at this extremely difficult time. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
13-05-2025
- Automotive
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Family mourn death of 10-year-old Jimmy Schick in ATV crash on Sunday
Jimmy Schick was killed in an ATV crash at Karapiro on Sunday. Photo: Supplied/Windsor Park Stud The Schick family says it is trying to come to terms with the devastating loss of 10-year-old son, grandson, and brother, Jimmy Schick in an all-terrain vehicle crash in Karapiro on Sunday. Jimmy's brother Oli and his father Rodney remain in hospital. Another child is also still in hospital after the crash on a private property on French Pass Road outside of Cambridge. "Rodney is receiving the best possible care from the dedicated team in the Intensive Care Unit at Waikato Hospital and further updates will be shared as information becomes available," the statement from Windsor Park Stud said. "He is in a stable condition with a long recovery expected. Oli is recovering well with support from the amazing team in the children's ward," it said. Oli (l), Jimmy (c) and their father Rodney Schick. Photo: Supplied/Windsor Park Stud The family expressed appreciation for the outpouring of love, support and concern they had received. "In incredibly sad circumstances, the family kindly asks for privacy as they come to terms with the devastating loss of their dearly loved Jimmy." Windsor Park Stud has bred and raised thoroughbred racehorses for more than 40 years on a farm a few minutes' drive from the township of Cambridge on Kaipaki Road and on three other farms in the area. It is owned by Nelson and Sue Schick but their son Rodney managed the day-to-day operations on the farm. Waipa mayor Susan O-Regan told the Waikato Times that the Schicks were a well-known family locally. "This will ripple very, very heavily through the community on a lot of levels," she said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
12-05-2025
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Child died when ATV rolled over in Waikato
A Philips Search and Rescue Trust helicopter Photo: Supplied/ Philips Search and Rescue Trust Polie have confirmed the person who died in an ATV crash in rural Waikato on Sunday was a child. Two other children were injured and hospitalised after the ATV rolled on a private property in Karapiro - one had serious injuries and another had moderate injuries. The police said both children were now in a stable condition. A man remained in hospital in a critical condition. The police said they were providing support to the family at the centre of the tragic event.
RNZ News
11-05-2025
- RNZ News
ATV roll-over leaves one dead, three injured
The Waikato Philips Search and Rescue helicopter (file photo). Photo: Supplied/ Philips Search and Rescue Trust One person is dead and three have been injured after an ATV rolled in rural Waikato this afternoon. Police said emergency services were called to a farm on French Pass Road, in Karapiro, about 2:30pm on Sunday. Hato Hone St John said three patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital. One person was in a critical condition, another was seriously injured, and a third person had moderate injuries. Fire and Emergency confirmed two rescue helicopters were at the scene. Firefighters had responded to the incident, working to remove people trapped under the the ATV, and to set up a safe landing zone for the rescue helicopters. "Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way," said police. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
11-05-2025
- Automotive
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ATV roll-over leaves one in critical condition, others injured
The Waikato Philips Search and Rescue helicopter (file photo). Photo: Supplied/ Philips Search and Rescue Trust Multiple people have been injured after an all-terrain vehicle rolled in rural Waikato, with one in a critical condition. Police said emergency services were called to a farm on French Pass Road, in Karapiro, about 2:30pm on Sunday. They understood four people had been injured - but were waiting for more information to confirm. Hato Hone St John said three patients were airlifted to Waikato Hospital. One person was in a critical condition, another was seriously injured, and a third person had moderate injuries. Fire and Emergency confirmed two rescue helicopters were at the scene. Firefighters had responded to the incident, working to remove people trapped under the the ATV, and to set up a safe landing zone for the rescue helicopters. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
