Three people have died in a collision between two vehicles on State Highway 1 at Kauri, north of Whangārei.
The crash occurred about 4.10pm between Saleyards Rd and Richards Rd.
A Serious Crash Unit investigation is ongoing, however a police spokesperson said it appears a south-bound car collided with an oncoming light truck that was towing a trailer.
The spokesperson said three people sadly died at the scene, one has minor injuries, and another person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition.
