Motorcyclist dies in Northland crash

The fatal crash happened after 6:30pm on Saturday evening.
The fatal crash happened after 6:30pm on Saturday evening. Photo credit: Image - File

By RNZ

One motorcyclist has died following a crash with a car last night in Kauri, north of Whangārei. 

Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Richards Road just after 6.30pm. 

Police say the motorbike rider was taken to Whangārei Hospital in a critical condition but died from their injuries.