Emergency services were called to Southampton Street West near the King Street South intersection just after midnight.

One driver died at the scene while the other was taken to hospital.

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11 May: No excuses from Crusaders coach Rob Penney after they gave up a 16-point lead to suffer a 35-19 defeat to the Chiefs in their top-of-the-table Super Rugby clash in Christchurch

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Law and Order:
Menendez brothers resentencing set for next week 14:17

Law and Order:
Police are calling for potential footage of an aggravated robbery at a store in Marton last night 14:07

Education:
Former All Black Carlos Spencer has been named head coach of Terenure College in Ireland in their national schoolboy league on a three-year deal 13:47

International:
Filipinos in Australia vote online in midterms to decide future of Marcos and Duterte 13:37

Environment:
Volunteers are trying to locate a whale entangled in fishing gear in the top of the South Island 13:27

Living & Travel:
Tonga's domestic airline Lulutai faces uncertain future 13:07

Netball:
Mystics coach Tia Winikerei is excited by what their new shooter will bring to the team 13:07

Tennis:
Iga Swiatek's defence of her title at tennis' Italian Open is over after a third round defeat to Danielle Collins 12:27

Environment:
Let's have a look at the weather across the country this Mother's Day ... 11:57

International:
India has size, but Pakistan's military capabilities are closely matched 11:27

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