One person has died in a head-on crash on State Highway 1 north of Kaitaia which left several others badly injured.
Police confirmed one person involved in the three-car collision had died while one was in a critical condition and two were serious.
Another five people — thought to include three children — had moderate to minor injuries.
The crash occurred about 12.20pm a few kilometres south of Pukenui township and just north of Houhora Heads Rd.
As of 1.30pm police said the highway was open but anyone travelling in the area could expect delays.
