19 Feb 2026

Person seriously hurt in Northland crash

12:24 pm on 19 February 2026
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SH1 was closed between Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road and Mangawhai Road for a time. Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown

One person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition following a crash on State Highway 1, Kaiwaka.

The single vehicle crash was reported to the police at 7.35am on Thursday.

SH1 was closed between Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road and Mangawhai Road as a result of the crash. It has now reopened.

"Police would like to thank motorists for their patience while the scene was cleared," a spokesperson said.

"Inquiries into the cause of the crash remain ongoing."

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