Motorcyclist killed in crash with car

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car in Mangatawhiri, south of Auckland. Photo / Daniel Hines

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car in Mangatawhiri, south of Auckland, this afternoon.

The accident happened on Bell Road shortly after 2 pm.

An ambulance spokeswoman said the rider died at the scene.

There were no other injuries, she said.

Nine people have now died on New Zealand roads since January 1.