Police can confirm that the driver of one of the vehicles, a woman in her 40s, has died at the scene of a crash on SH5 and SH30.
The crash occurred near Whakarewarewa this evening at around 6pm.
A man, the driver of the other vehicle has suffered moderate injuries.
The diversions will be in place for some time while the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
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Issued by Police Media Team.