Fatal road crash

Silas Ufiau died when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a campervan in the Bundaberg region of Queensland on Monday morning.

ABC News reports Redley Raramo, a close relative, said Mr Ufiau wanted to go to Australia to earn money to build a home for his wife and young child.

"We see Silas as one of those fortunate to have this opportunity...it's a big blow to our family and community as a whole," he said.

He's the third seasonal worker from the Solomon Islands to die in recent months on the road.

According to New Zealand Police, Mati died following a crash on State Highway 2, Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

Mati, who is a seasonal worker from Samoa, resided in Tauranga.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends,” Police said in a statement.

A 35-year-old man has been charged with careless or inconsiderate vehicle operation causing death.

He is due to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 26 August.

Two people, suffering moderate to serious injuries were taken to hospital following the single-vehicle smash.