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Emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash on State Highway 1 at Waipu, 41km southeast of Whangarei.
The crash happened at Waipu Bypass, and the area of highway would be closed for the next few hours, Inspector Jacqueline Whittaker said.
Motorists travelling north and south were asked to use the diversions that were in place.
No further details were available.
- NZPA