Two people were killed in Bay of Plenty crashes overnight.
Two cars collided head-on on State Highway 2, Waiotahi, about 8.20pm.
Police said one driver died at the scene and the other driver was in hospital in a critical condition.
In a second fatal crash, on Reid Rd, Ruatoki, a 4WD crashed and rolled at 12.30am, killing the driver and sole occupant.
The serious crash unit is investigating.