The crash, between a car and a motorcycle, was reported to Police just after 1 this afternoon.

The motorcyclist was critically injured in the crash and has since died.

A scene examination is complete and the road has reopened.

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26 Jun: Transpower has restored full security of electricity supply into Northland

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25 Jun: The independent Police watchdog's ruled force was justified in bringing the Waikeria Prison riot under control

24 Jun: A search underway this evening for a missing fishing boat off the Gisborne coast has been suspended until tomorrow

24 Jun: Police have received reports of a missing fishing boat in Gisborne

23 Jun: Transpower says a temporary electricity tower will be up and running for Northland this morning

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