Emergency services were called to the intersection of State Highway 1 and 79 in Rangitata, just after 10am.

Another two have been taken to hospital with moderate and minor injuries.

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21 Dec: Police are appealing for details of sightings of Christchurch woman Tennessee Gemmell and her two children

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21 Dec: Two starting changes for A-League men's leaders Auckland FC, for today's home game against Western United - which has just kicked off

21 Dec: The White Ferns need just under 6 runs an over to win today's Rose Bowl international one-dayer, after Australia scored 291 for 7 off their 50 overs in Wellington

21 Dec: Onwards and upwards for the Wellington Phoenix women

21 Dec: At least seven people have died on New Zealand's roads in the past three days

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Cricket:
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine says poor fielding cost her side in the second Rose Bowl ODI against Australia in Wellington 18:47

Law and Order:
Police are appealing for details of sightings of Christchurch woman Tennessee Gemmell and her two children 18:36

Accident and Emergency:
Kihikihi Road on State Highway 3 is closed following a serious crash in Te Awamutu in the Waikato 17:47

Environment:
More Severe Thunderstorm warnings as parts of the country are battered by heavy rain 17:37

Accident and Emergency:
One person has died at a workplace in Selwyn's Southbridge 17:27

Netball:
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is hopeful her side's latest climb in netball's world rankings can lead to more tests against quality opposition in 2025 16:57

Soccer:
Two starting changes for A-League men's leaders Auckland FC, for today's home game against Western United - which has just kicked off 16:17

Business:
A lack of surprise over the drops sales for spirits and RTDs 15:27

Law and Order:
Swedish rapper Gaboro shot dead in car park, local media reports 14:57

Soccer:
On the other hand, the Phoenix are on a three-game unbeaten run with two wins and a draw 14:57

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