Two people died in single-vehicle crashes on rural roads today.
The first crash happened on the Te Anau-Mossburn highway in Southland this morning.
Police said it appeared a car rolled and hit a power pole shortly before 8.30am,
One person died, and another occupant was trapped for some time. The survivor was freed and treated by ambulance staff.
Diversions were set up. The road has since been reopened.