There were no reports of the road being blocked.

Police have asked members of the public for information concerning the assault.

Police are investigating the scene of the crash on Main North Rd, Sefton.

News briefs from Northland.

An 800kg transformer box bolted to the concrete was shifted '10 to 15m', resident says.

Emergency services attended the crash on Everglade Rd, Goodwood Heights about 1.24pm.

The incident occurred at the roundabout of Bell and Glasgow St shortly before midday.

Police were called to the scene at Pukerua Bay about 10am.

A crash in Bay View downed powerlines and seriously injured three early Wednesday morning.

The police Serious Crash Unit is investigating Friday night's incident.

Police were notified at 4.25pm today.

Two others were taken to hospital with 'serious and critical' injuries.

Power to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.

Motorists heading south on the motorway are being told to expect delays.

The car involved in the crash caught fire after power lines fell onto it.

A motorcyclist in the area said riding over the road in the wet was like being on ice.

The incident happened near roundabout at intersection of Forest Hill Rd and Pine Ave.

Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.

The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.

Police alerted to crash just after midday today.

There were issues in the crash area with motorists ignoring temporary speed limits.

Traffic delays likely after truck rolls.

The person was the sole occupant of the crash and died at the scene.

Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.

A third person is seriously injured.

Saturday's horror crash has caused upset among Whangateau residents.

'She never regained consciousness.'

The number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.