The long weekend road toll is equal to that of 2020 when three people also died.

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Road toll is three for the long weekend.

Highway closed in both directions after crash.

The driver was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital.

The double-vehicle crash happened just outside Ashburton yesterday morning.

Smoke on a highway has resulted in a two-vehicle crash in central Hawke's Bay today.

The road is closed with no diversions in place.

The motorcycles were part of a larger group of about 20 bikes.

There are no reports of injuries.

The crash happened at the Caltex service station on Glenbrook-Waiuku Rd.

Police are responding to the crash, which occurred at 3.40pm.

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It is expected the road will remain closed for several more hours.

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Police were responding to driving complaints when the crash was reported.

The crash happened just before 1pm today.

'The cordons will be in place for some time.'

A police spokesperson said there were early indications of minor injuries.

A person died following a cyclist verse truck collision in Parnell on Thursday.

Emergency teams have rushed to the crash in Parnell and closed off a lane.

Two vehicles were involved in the crash just before 1pm.

Motorists are advised to delay their journey.

A crash is blocking part of Auckland's southern motorway near Te Irirangi Drive.

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Motorist are urged to pass with care and expect delays.

Police want to speak to witnesses of the hit and run in Hillcrest.