A 52-year-old man has died in a head on vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a ute on the 2nd January 2013 at 12.55pm along Taihape-Napier Road, Taihape.
The Taihape-Napier Road has been re-opened for traffic.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable ABU on (06) 388 2170. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.