Seven people have been injured, four seriously, in a single-vehicle crash in Northland.
The crash occurred on State Highway 1 near the Piano Hill intersection south of Hikurangi, 13km north of Whāngārei, about 1.20pm.
"Initial indications are that a number of people have sustained injuries, with four reported to be in a serious condition and three in a moderate condition," police said.
The Serious Crash Unit was attending, a police spokeswoman said.
The highway was closed for a time.