Two people have died and another is badly injured after an accident north of Auckland.
Police say two cars collided between Bawden Rd and Postman Rd just after 1am.
The two occupants of one car were killed in the crash and the only occupant of the other car was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.
Police have identified the victims and are informing their next of kin.
The road has reopened and the Serious Crash Unit is investigating.