Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·3 Aug, 2026 09:50 AMQuick Read‌A serious crash has closed SH1 in both directions near Kauri. Photo / NZMEA serious crash has closed SH1 in both directions near Kauri. Photo / NZMEA serious crash has closed State Highway 1 near Kauri in Northland this evening.Emergency services were called to the crash in the small settlement 10km north of Whangārei about 8.30pm.Hato Hone St John said three people were in a moderate condition and ambulance crews remain at the scene.