One person has died following a crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway last night.
The single-vehicle crash near the East Tamaki off-ramp was reported just before 9pm.
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
The Southern Motorway was closed southbound following the crash, but has since re-opened.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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adminOne person has died following a crash in Awanui earlier today.
The two-vehicle crash involving a car and motorbike on State Highway 1 was reported at midday.
The rider died at the scene, no other injuries have been reported.
The road remains closed while a scene examination is conducted.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect ongoing delays.
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adminPolice responding to anti-social road user events in Taranaki over the weekend have arrested four people, issued over 50 infringements and impounded three cars and a motorcycle for dangerous driving.
Inspector Mark Miller, Taranaki Area Commander, says the dangerous and unlawful driving was reported on Plantation Road and Main North Road on Friday and Saturday night.
“Police worked hard to stop and deter the burnouts, erratic driving, driving without lights at night and speeding.
