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.
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.
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.