Two people have died after a crash last night near Hastings, police say.
The two-car crash occurred on Taihape Rd at Omahu, 30 kilometres west of Hastings, about 10.20pm.
The road has since re-opened.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are continuing, police say.
Yesterday afternoon police issued a plea to drivers to take more care after the year's road toll hit 150, up from 137 at the same time last year.