Police were notified around 8.30pm this evening, of a serious crash on SH1 between SH5 and Webster Road, near Tirau.
The crash involved a car and a motorcyclist and occurred south of the large roundabout near the SH1 and SH5 intersection.
The male motorcyclist died at the scene.
SH1 has been blocked between SH5 and Webster Road while the serious crash unit investigates. Diversions are in place.
When all next of kin have been advised, Police will release the identity of the deceased.
Police would like to thank witnesses and other members of the public who stopped to assist while emergency services worked at the scene.
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Issued by Police Media Centre