Two double-fatalities and the death of a baby pushed the Easter road toll to nine last night.

Easter fatalities have doubled in a matter of hours and surpassed last year's road toll, with the holiday period ending at 6am on Tuesday.

The death of a 15-month-old girl crushed by a falling brick wall is a warning to all about the risks of old structures, says the local council.

Desperate family members were unable to revive a 17-month-old girl who was crushed when a brick wall collapsed on her yesterday.

Police have named the toddler who was crushed by a brick wall in west Auckland today.

Police have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.