New Zealand

Motorbike rider dead following crash involving bus in Auckland

19:50 pm on 19 November 2022

The fatal crash happened in Mauku, Auckland. File image. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

A motorbike rider has died in a crash in Auckland.

Police said emergency services were called to the scene on Union Road in Mauku, near Pukekohe, just after 6pm on Saturday.

The crash involved a bus and a motorbike, police said.

"Sadly, the motorcyclist has died. No other injuries are reported."

Police said the Serious Crash Unit is investigating the crash.

The road is closed and diversions are in place.