The crash just after 8:30 this morning was between Memorial Lane and the Shenandoah Highway.

Another person received moderate injuries.

It takes the holiday road death toll to 15.

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Other Upper South Island News

24 Oct: A man will remain in custody after a standoff with Nelson police and allegedly threatening to blow up buildings

23 Oct: A person's been arrested following a Police incident in Nelson

23 Oct: Nelson Hospital's currently running on generator supply while the network power is being re-established

23 Oct: Several thousand people have lost power across the upper half and west coast of the South Island

22 Oct: Windy conditions look set to hang around, and pose a significant risk for fire affected areas

19 Oct: State Highway 73 at Rocky Point, in the South Island's West Coast is reopen after a slip

19 Oct: A new service connecting Marlborough and Christchurch takes off today

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Living & Travel:
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Rugby:
Canterbury rugby coach Marty Bourke's hailing his team's culture and depth, after beating Otago in the NPC final in Christchurch 21:16

Rugby:
They've won the NPC rugby crown for the first time since 20-17, and farewelled their so-called "temporary" home since 20-12 18:57

Boxing:
Undefeated heavyweight boxer Fabio Wardley has outlined his keys to victory against Joseph Parker in tomorrow's bout for the WBO interim title in London 18:47

Cricket:
Canterbury have won another all-South Island showdown in Christchurch in cricket's Plunket Shield, beating Otago by six wickets 18:37

Rugby:
A full-circle moment for Canterbury and their so-called "temporary" stadium ... on Gold Sport 18:07

Cricket:
Kyle Jamieson's been ruled out of the Black Caps' one-day series against England after experiencing stiffness in his left side during today's training at Bay Oval 17:27

Health & Safety:
A warning to avoid consuming shellfish from the Taranaki coast 17:17

Rugby:
To today's NPC rugby final in Christchurch, where Canterbury and Otago have been trading tries 16:57

Politics:
Dame Noeline Taurua is reportedly back in charge of the Silver Ferns ... but not quite yet 16:17

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