One person died following a motorcycle crash on Amohau St (SH30A) in Rotorua on Thursday morning.
The road was closed while emergency services responded to the crash but has now reopened.
The crash between a motorbike and power pole was near Te Ngae Rd.
Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays.
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The crash happened between Pak'nSave and the Te Ngae Rd extension intersection, near the Marist St Michael's Rugby and Sports Club.
Police were called to a crash about 9.45am. St John was called at 9.40am and attended to one patient.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the crash but have left the scene.
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Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency said State Highway 30A is now open again.
It was closed between Te Ngae Rd and Fenton St as police undertook a serious crash investigation.
More to come.