Two cars involved in a fatal crash north of Wellington had been speeding side by side when they collided with each other.
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The two-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 1 near Tawa about 3.20am on Thursday.
Police say the drivers, aged 54 and 32, knew each other.
The older man died at the scene while the other has moderate injuries.
"Initial enquiries suggest the vehicles made contact while travelling side by side, above the temporary posted speed limit," Wellington road policing manager Inspector Wade Jennings said.
Police were disappointed by the behaviour of several motorists who drove past the crash scene filming it on their cellphones.
"While this is an offence and a serious safety risk, we also urge motorists to be mindful of the privacy and dignity of those involved," he said.
Police expected to release deceased man's name on Friday.
