Separate fatal crashes occurred within 7km of each other tonight.

Fire and Emergency first received a call about the New Lynn blaze around 9.15pm.

The police station was evacuated as a precaution.

Emergency services in Northland are reporting to another vehicle collision.

The twister was captured by local resident Alesha Plew as she and her husband were driving along State Highway 1 north of Ashburton.

Emergency services are reacting to a serious crash in the Tasman region.

Police earlier put cordons in place and advised the public to stay away from the area.

Emergency services fought fire which extensively damaged house.

Emergency services are on scene and the track is currently closed.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident.

One person is in a critical condition following a crash in Silverdale.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said no one was injured in the incident.

Motorists are being told to expect delays in both directions.

Two buildings were well involved in flames on Patiki Road in Avondale.

Emergency services were called to the incident around 7.11pm.

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Te Atatu Motors was well involved in flames earlier this evening.

Traffic is being diverted away from the crash.

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Central Park Drive at 10.55pm on Monday night. One person died at the scene and two others have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

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