Arteen Mosaferi, 4, died at the scene and his baby brother Radeen, 2 months, died later.

Several people have been hurt, and one killed, since the holiday road toll period began.

Emergency services were called about 5.40pm last night.

Traffic building ahead of the long weekend after a fatal crash earlier claimed one life.

Inspector Bruce O’Brien, Area Commander Waitemata North has an update regarding the fatal crash late this morning north of Wellsford. Source: Facebook / @North Shore, Rodney & West Auckland Police

The road has now been reopened and the serious crash unit is investigating.

"When it comes to fleeing from police, the message is simple - don't do it."

Helen Morris made a routine call to her daughter. She had no idea it would be the last.

Rachel James' daughter was meant to be in class but died in a police chase.

Haydn Clark, 20, has been remembered by friends and family at the Meremere dragway.

Tania Maree Anderson, 49, of Ashburton, died at the scene of the crash near St Arnaud.

The vehicle is being left in place for safety reasons and while police investigate.

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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Wife wants action taken after incident: "He didn't even have time to hit his brakes."

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

Crash driver walks away unharmed after Vector turns off the power.

Two people are seriously injured and four people have moderate injures.

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.