Two people have died following separate crashes in Christchurch and Auckland.
The crash in Christchurch occurred at 9.30pm last night on Yaldhurst Rd. Police say it occurred after a two-vehicles collision.
Emergency services attended the crash but one person died at the scene.
The other crash occurred on Kaipara Coast Highway in Kaukapakapa, northwest Auckland, overnight.
A single-vehicle collision occurred about 1.30am.
One person died at the scene while another person with moderate injuries was taken to hospital for assessment.
A second passenger sustained moderate injuries and was transported to hospital for assessment.
The road is closed and is expected to remain so for a few hours.
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