Several people have been critically injured in two major road crashes, in Auckland and Northland, overnight.
Emergency services were at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Waiuku and Aka Aka Rds, Puni, in south Auckland.
Police were called about 9.35pm.
A police spokeswoman said one person was transported to hospital with critical injuries, while another was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
The road has now reopened.