The crash occurred on State Highway 2 this afternoon.

The tunnel was earlier closed in both directions.

No charges have been laid over the crash which killed Telise Martin.

12 people died during Anzac weekend last year, and police want to avoid a repeat of that.

Police said there hadn't been any reports of injuries; St John were at the scene.

Waka Kotahi are warning delays in the area are likely.

The accused's lawyer says he should have at least been given an X-ray.

Eraia Kiel Snr loved his Harley, his whānau and his friends.

Emergency services rushed to the scene around 4.20pm.

The Herald understands the occupants are from overseas.

Roads closed, diversions in place after a tragic night on country's roads.

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The crash occurred about 4.30pm this afternoon in Te Puke.

There have been three serious crashes throughout the North Island on Friday.

The person received critical injuries when their car crashed on SH 16.

Traffic is slowly getting back to normal on SH16 near McPike Rd, Waimauku.

The crash has caused lane blockages, motorists have been advised to expect delays.

The crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.

Hawke's Bay had moderate crashes, but only one serious recorded over the Easter weekend.

A 68-year-old man has died from injuries suffered in a crash on April 7.

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Pedro Clariman says he's lonely and traumatised after losing 7 family members in crash.

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News in brief from across Northland and the surrounds.

Wiremu Gray drove off after he hit Lionel 'Doeboy' Allan with his truck.

The crash is near the intersection of Peary Road.

Out-of-control car hurtles down bank and crashes onto roof.

Sentence "hard to take", says niece of woman who died after being struck by a car.

The two-car crash near Motunui killed two and injured four others in November.