A man has died after a crash in Awanui, Northland.
Two vehicles collided head-on at Kareponia Hill on State Highway 10, Awanui about 5.45pm, Senior Sergeant Brian Swann said.
He said a man had died and a woman was flown from the scene in a serious condition.
Mr Swann said two other people were involved in the crash, their injuries are not yet known, but were not believed to be as serious.
The road is closed, with diversions in place.