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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16 Feb: Potential for cost-cutting in the 1.8 billion dollar Interislander replacement plan

13 Feb: There's now more options for Christchurch residents, keen to visit Nelson

11 Feb: The Office of the Auditor-General's cleared Health New Zealand of claims it misrepresented Nelson Hospital's waiting list numbers

04 Feb: A moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck the top of the South Island

03 Feb: The Office of the Auditor General's quashed claims about Health New Zealand removing patients from waitlists in Nelson

02 Feb: A cyclist's died after colliding with a car on State Highway 1 near Marlborough's Grassmere this morning

30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks

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Business:
Potential for cost-cutting in the 1.8 billion dollar Interislander replacement plan 13:47

Business:
The housing market may be yet to turn a corner 13:27

Business:
Strong signs of economic turnaround from the latest half-year results 13:07

Business:
Retailers remain cautious despite a bump in card spending over the New Year period 12:47

Law and Order:
DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match suspect's glove, FBI says 12:47

General:
Winter Olympics 2026: Matt Graham on dual moguls 'dad podium' as weather forces reschedule — quick hits from day nine 12:07

Rugby League:
Former New South Wales second rower Ryan Hoffman's welcoming a change to rugby league's representative selection criteria 11:57

Environment:
Firefighters have responded to more than 850 calls overnight - with severe gusts and intense downpours in the centre of the country 11:57

Law and Order:
A 43-year-old man has appeared in court charged with firearms offences - as a Police hunt continues for those responsible for a shooting in Onehunga a month ago 11:07

Environment:
Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island 10:47

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