A person is dead after a crash in South Auckland tonight, police say.
The crash occurred between Costello and Day roads in Patumahoe, about 10km north-west of Pukekohe, about 9.45pm.
The driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, died at the scene. The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Four people were also hurt in a serious crash in Invercargill tonight, police said.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Newcastle and Clifton streets about 9.10pm.