Five people have died in crashes on roads around the country so far this weekend.

One person has died following a serious crash in Puwera, south of Whangarei.

A person is fighting for their life after a crash in Kaukapakapa, north west of Auckland.

One person was trapped after the crash in central Auckland tonight.

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Roads are closed after the crash and diversions are expected to be in place for some time.

Police said initial reports suggested one driver left the scene after the crash.

Police are at scene of fatal crash in Oxford, Canterbury.

Police are responding to reports of two people trapped in two car crash in Ohinewai

A rescue helicopter has been dispatched to the scene and the road is closed.

Driver allegedly involved in a hit and run incident where a teen died has come forward.

Two people rescued from waist deep water after car plunges into harbour and flips.

The teenager was one of six people crammed into the stolen car.

The teenager was on a bike at the time of the crash, which happened about 11pm on Friday.

Serious injuries have been reported after a two-vehicle crash on an Auckland motorway.

For Christmas, her little brothers had asked for a time machine to go back and save her.

A pedestrian has been killed after being hit by a car in South Auckland.

As many as 10 people injured in five-car crash on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.

Two children had critical injuries following the crash yesterday afternoon.

The crash following another incident on the bridge earlier this morning.

Auckland commuters are faced with delays for the journey home after several crashes.

The incident was being looked at by the Serious Crash Unit.

One person is dead after Far North crash.

Mother says she's grateful for five short days with her son.

State Highway 1 in Hamilton has been closed and diversions are in place.

North Shore road may be closed all night after power lines come down.

Police have released the name of the man who died in the crash in Kawerau on May 11.

Speed restrictions were in place while emergency services helped to clear the scene.

Crash driver has bought the car days earlier - and had no idea it had been pink stickered.