One person has died after a serious crash near Huntly on Sunday, the first road fatality of this year's Easter long weekend.
Police said emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Hakarimata Rd about 8.35pm.
"One person has died at the scene and the other occupant of the car has minor injuries," police said.
"The serious crash unit is on the scene and people are asked to avoid the area if possible."
The road is closed and diversions are in place both at the Huntly and Ngaruawahia ends of Hakarimata Rd.
