Two people were critically injured following the two-vehicle crash.

Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.

And other news briefs from around Tairāwhiti.

Police have named two people killed in a crash near Temuka.

The crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.

Traffic diversions are currently in place.

Diversions have ended but motorists could still face delays until congestion eases.

The two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection.

Car removed after crashing into building in North Shore’s Mairangi Bay. Video / Alex Burton

The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.

'Somebody out there knows who caused this. A simple ride turned into a nightmare.'

Police earlier said the vehicle had crashed into a bank on the rural road.

A second person was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.

A two-vehicle crash on SH2 near Pāpāmoa has closed one lane of the road.

Logs spilled from a trailer separated from a logging truck this afternoon in Kinleith.

'The road appears partially blocked,' police say.

The officer is being spoken to, but that's not enough, the affected truckie says.

Hikurangi Harrison was also sentenced on a reckless driving charge.

An alleged dangerous driver hits lamppost, police respond and crash patrol car at scene.

The blockage was disrupting traffic headed for the Wellington Cup at Trentham Racecourse.

'He’s destroyed our lives.'

St John sent five ambulances and two helicopters.

One person was critically injured.

A couple from Hamilton and a man from Auckland died in the 2022 crash.

Three others were injured in the two-vehicle crash on Sunday.

The hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.

A cordon is in place as police hunt for the occupants of the vehicle.

Police have pleaded for motorists and the public to avoid the area.