One dead after car crashes into tree on Kamo Road, Northland

Police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Kamo Rd in the early morning hours in Whangārei.

About 12.45am, emergency services responded to reports that a vehicle had crashed into a tree on Kamo Rd.

One person died at the scene, and another was transported to Whangārei Base Hospital in a serious condition.

The Serious Crash Unit was in attendance and an investigation is now under way.

Emergency services also attended a second crash in the Far North less than 12 hours later, which caused delays on State Highway 10.

A police spokesperson said the crash happened around 10.45am and involved a car and motorcycle on State Highway 10 near Waipapa.

The motorcyclist was injured and transported to hospital in a critical condition. Police said there were no other injuries but advised that traffic on State Highway 10, north of Waipapa, would be affected.

The road between Sandys Rd and Takou Bay is open to one lane, however, delays are to be expected according to NZ Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi.

Brodie Stone is an education and general news reporter at the Advocate. Brodie has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.