New Zealand / Emergency Services

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Taupō

18:54 pm on 28 August 2022

A motorcyclist has died in a single vehicle crash at Wairakei, near Taupō.

File photo. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Emergency services were called to Poihipi Road around 1.45pm today.

Police said the motorcycle rider died at the scene.

The road was due to re-open shortly after being closed for a Serious Crash Investigation scene examination.