One person has died after a crash on State Highway 2 in northern Hawke's Bay on Sunday evening.
The two-car crash occurred at Raupunga about 5.40pm. A passenger in one of the vehicles died at the scene.
Two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident and are in Hawke's Bay Hospital.
The male in his 70s and the male in his teens are both in a stable condition, according to a Hawke's Bay District Health Board spokeswoman.
A diversion was in place at Mohaka Coach Rd following the crash. Police said they were investigating the circumstances.