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 incident happened in Ohope Rd.

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.

The motorcyclist had been taken to hospital with critical injuries.

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The crash occurred at an intersection in Takanini, motorists are asked to avoid the area.

The incident between a ute and a motorbike happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Police are considering charges in relation to Tuesday morning's crash.

A motorhome rolling and a car colliding with cattle were among the reported incidents.

Two are in critical condition after separate crashes near Hastings on Friday and Saturday.

The car crashed into a building, killing two people and injuring others.

Police rushed to the scene on State Highway 41 at about 1.40pm today.

"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."

Ohorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.

Motorists are experiencing delays on State highway 20 due to a crash this afternoon.