A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Herekino in the Far North this evening.
A police spokeswoman said the motorcyclist had earlier been reported missing around 7.45pm.
The crash scene was located on Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd shortly before 8.30pm.
The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash.
The spokeswoman said Kaitaia-Awaroa Rd is closed and will be for some time while the Serious Crash Unit examine the scene.