File pic Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, at Waiomio, in Northland earlier this evening.
Another person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition, while another has reportedly sustained moderate injuries.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.15pm.
The road was closed for investigators to examine the scene and a diversion set up. But it was reopened by 9.45pm - though police warned there would still be delays until the heavy traffic cleared.