Police seek red Nissan station wagon over hit-and-run

Whangarei police are looking for a red Nissan station wagon following a hit and run incident last night.

A 15-year-old boy and a 39-year-old man were taken to Whangarei Hospital with moderate injuries after the vehicle struck the pair while cycling on Otaika Valley Road just after 6.30pm.

The pair were cycling with a group of six, and were turning into Cemetery Road when they were hit by the car.

Anyone with any information about the crash should contact Whangärei Police on 09 430 4500 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

- NZ Herald staff