One person is dead and eight others injured in a three-car crash in the Far North.
Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of the fatal crash on State Highway 1, Pukenui.
One person died at the scene and number of others were injured.
Police say early information suggests one person is critically injured, two people are moderately injured and a further five people have moderate to minor injuries.
The road is still open but delays should be expected.
The crash brings the holiday road toll to seven.
