A busy stretch of Auckland highway has reopened after a crash killed one person and injured another during the morning commute today.
State Highway 16 was shut to traffic in both directions between Bradly Rd and Wharepapa Rd, Helensville, after the crash about 7.30am.
A car and truck collided, leaving debris on the road, police said.
One person died and another suffered moderate injuries.
Shortly before 4pm, the New Zealand Transport Agency said the road had reopened to traffic and congestion was now easing,