Two people hospitalised after serious two-vehicle crash in Far North
Monday 7 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME
Two people were taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 10 near Kaeo on Monday afternoon. One person is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition. Road diversions are in place, and motorists should expect delays.
Key facts
3 facts
- Two-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 10 near Kāeo
- One person is in critical condition and one is in serious condition
- Diversions are active via Matauri Bay Road to Whangaroa
The full story
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Two people were taken to hospital following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 10 near Kāeo on Monday afternoon. One person is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition.
Emergency services were called to the scene near Kāeo at approximately 4.20pm on Monday. The Serious Crash Unit is currently attending the incident.
Road diversions are in place via Matauri Bay Road to Whangaroa, requiring drivers to complete a full loop. Motorists travelling from south of Pakaraka are advised to use State Highway 1 instead.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and should expect delays.
Where reports differ
- The reported time of the crash is listed as approximately 4pm in one report and 4.20pm in another.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.