A second person survived and was flown to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.

Police say the crash was reported just before 8.30 last night and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

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26 Apr: The Wellington Saints have moved to the top of the National Basketball League with a 111-104 win over Hawke's Bay at TSB Arena

25 Apr: A vegetation fire near Dunedin remains contained, with one helicopter still battling the blaze

25 Apr: A Waikato road will be closed for some time while a power pole is fixed

25 Apr: RNZ reports people attending New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service, lifted a car out of the way before the ceremony could get started

25 Apr: A man is facing multiple charges in Whakatane court today, after allegedly taking three people hostage and firing at Police last night

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