Two people have been injured, one seriously, in a crash on State Highway 8 near Waitahuna early today.
Police said they were notified of the single-car crash, near Manuka Creek, just after 2am.
One person was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition. A second person received minor injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Diversions were in place for a time but the highway has now reopened.
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.