Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Nate McKinnon
A motorcyclist has died in a crash with a car south of Whangārei.
Police said the crash occurred at the intersection of Port Marsden Highway and McCathie Road, in Ruakākā, just after 6.30am on Wednesday.
The rider suffered critical injuries and died on the way to hospital, police said.
The Transport Agency said the highway reopened at 9am.
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