The fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.
Three people have died after four motorbikes and a car crashed on State Highway 1 in the central North Island this morning.
The crash happened near Utiku, south of Taihape, just after 8.10am.
“Our crews assessed and treated two patients who were airlifted to Wellington hospital in a critical condition,”a St John spokeswoman said.
St John sent three helicopters, two ambulances and three rapid response units to the scene.
Three fire crews freed the driver of the car who was trapped,a Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said.
“The road is expected to be closed for several more hours,” police said.
Serious crash investigators are also at the scene.
“Further information will be released when police are in a position to do so.”
Second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty
Emergency services are also responding to a crash involving a motorcycle on Western Bay Rd/State Highway 32 near the intersection with Waihaha Rd in the Bay of Plenty.
Police say the crash was reported just before 10.30am.
“Initial indications are that one person has been seriously injured,” police said.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. Detours are in place.”
