The group say they were driving out of Waihi Beach at around 3am yesterday, before turning a corner to an oncoming-driver in their lane.

The musicians say they swerved off-road, but didn't sustain injuries.

They say they missed a pole, and landed in a ditch.

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03 Jan: Gisborne and Hawke's bay are forecasted to be drenched this weekend, as MetService issues a heavy rain warning for both regions

02 Jan: A person has serious injuries after a two vehicle crash in Northland's Cove Road in Waipu this evening

02 Jan: Two men and two teenage boys have been apprehended after an aggravated robbery, and an over 100 kilometre chase in Thames

02 Jan: A teenager stuck in strong waters around New Plymouth has safely made it back to shore

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening

02 Jan: Two large youth gatherings in the Coromandel were shut down last night after what Police call "unacceptable behaviour"

01 Jan: State Highway 16 remains closed at Makarau, north-west of Auckland, after the discovery of a body

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