Police were called to the scene between Wharekauri Road and Mangamaio Road at about 3:50am.
The number brings the holiday road toll to 10 this year, which includes Easter.
The action follows last week's mega-strike which saw 50,000 teachers walk off the job over pay and working conditions.
The Wellington resident set off last Tuesday for a hike from Levin to Masterton and was expected home on Saturday.
The National party leaked some Budget details on Tuesday, ahead of its official announcement Thursday.
The funding will increase wages and allow volunteers to be paid, Associate Minister of Education Kelvin Davis says.
Mt Ruapehu offers skiers and snowboarders the longest scheduled winter season in the country.
He made the biggest cut of his life by sneaking into the top 14 during sectional qualifying at Walton Heath in England.
Millions of visitors head up Mount Maunganui each year for a selfie, but yesterday turned the camera the other way.
His vessel suffered a mechanical failure after being battered by 3.5 metre swells and 20-knot winds.
Marae’s Hikurangi Jackson followed the Tamaki whānau as they invited the LGBT+ community into their church and launched their new political party.
Guy Heveldt breaks down Pakistan's remarkable 14-run win over hosts England overnight.
New Zealand are set to face off with Bangladesh on Thursday in their second World Cup match.
The accident happened around midday at the intersection of State Highway 77 and State Highway 72 in Methven.
It's looking to crack down on tax breaks for offshore digital companies and has announced two options for such a tax.
During the post-bout interviews, Joshua's father Robert can be seen in the background abusing Hearn.
Liberato Cacace made a shushing gesture at Colombia's goalkeeper during the deciding penalty shootout.
But due to Spainish law it's unlikely Kanghua Ren will spend time behind bars.
It will look into Gabriel Makhlouf's actions and statements around the Budget material released early by National.
The Government is meeting with unions this week.
"She should have been safe, but she wasn’t."
Speaking exclusively to 1 NEWS, Abercrombie revealed his motives for linking up with the Wellington side.
The 38-year-old was admitted to Wairarapa Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.
ACC has adopted advice of one hour of organised sport per week for every year of a child’s life.
The Foodbank Project lets Kiwis jump online to see what's needed.
