A boy is in a critical condition in Whangarei Hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Otaika Road this afternoon.
It happened outside the shops just before 12.40pm, and the road was closed for a time.
Police have spoken with the driver of the vehicle who is assisting us with our inquiries.
CCTV footage will be utilised as part of the ongoing Police Serious Crash Unit investigation.
Anyone who saw what happened and has not yet spoken to Police is encouraged to make contact with Whangarei Police Station.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre