26 Jan 2019

One dead after car crashes into power pole in the far north

12:08 am on 26 January 2019

A person died when the car they were driving crashed into a power pole in the Far North about four hours ago.

Police lights

A person died when the car they were driving crashed into a power pole in the Far North on Friday evening. Photo: 123RF

The crash happened just after 8pm on Friday on Far North Road, Waipapakauri, north of Kaitaia.

No-one else was in the car.

Police said the Serious Crash Unit had been advised and would be assisting with an investigation.

Far North Road was closed as a result of the crash and motorists were asked to avoid the area.