New Zealand / Northland

Motorbike rider dies in Northland crash

09:39 am on 13 December 2025

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

A motorbike rider has died following a crash in Northland.

Police said the single-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 1 in Kaitaia at about 8.50pm on Friday.

The rider was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died soon after.

Police said a scene examination has taken place but a investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash was ongoing.

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