Police have released the names of two people killed in a State Highway 1 crash, near Waiouru, last week.
Kahu Alexandra Martin, 60 was from Taupō and Katarina Kaihau, 6, from Lower Hutt.
Police are continuing to investigate the collision between the car and truck involved.
The crash occurred on State Highway 1, south of Waiouru, on Tuesday, October 15.
“Our thoughts are with their family at this incredibly tragic time,” police said.