Source: Radio New Zealand
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One person has died following a crash near Mangapai north west of Whangārei on Wednesday night.
The single vehicle crash on Waiotira Road was reported to emergency services at 10.50pm.
The passenger of the vehicle died despite medical assistance being provided at the scene, a police spokesperson said.
The driver was taken to hospital for observation.
Police are speaking with the man as part of ongoing enquiries into how the crash occurred.
The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene overnight to carry out enquiries.
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