Northbound traffic reported to be backed up.

Remutaka Hill Rd is now open.

Motorists told to expect delays until scene is cleared.

The crash blocked southbound lanes just after the Penrose Rd overbridge.

The two people were 22 and 21 years old.

Two people are seriously injured after the crash in Te Kuiti this afternoon.

Police warning after motorway mayhem seriously injures one person.

Witnesses said a driver was cut from their vehicle by firefighters.

Police attended the collision at 12.30am on Thursday, after a car hit a tree.

A serious crash on Auckland's southern motorway is causing some delays this morning.

The 40-year-old was allegedly drink driving when the couple were struck.

Police were called to the two-vehicle collision mid-morning.

More rain, wind and snow is forecast over the coming days.

Philippa Hyndman is still experiencing pain from injuries in a hit-and-run in 2017.

Hawke's Bay residents Nigel and Janine set up their dashcam for a first drive with it on Saturday, only to capture a horror near-miss on Taihape Rd as a car sped through a give way sign at the intersection with Ohiti Rd. Video / Supplied

The bodies of two people have now been recovered from a Mid Canterbury canal.

A man was arrested at the scene on Tremain Ave about 10.45am today.

A person has been rushed to hospital after the crash on Surrey Cr.

Police were notified of the incident about 12.40pm.

Motorists had been warned of delays in the area.

Seven people were involved in the two-car crash on State Highway 5, Waiotapu.

Police inquiries were ongoing to determine the circumstances of the crash.

A motorist has had a lucky escape after their car was swept into the sea by big waves.

Motorists heading north may face delays after two crashes.

Motorists are being warned to expect delays.

One person has been taken to hospital.

Fatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.

Police say they don't know what caused the vehicle to leave the road.