A man has died after his motorcycle came off the road north of Whangarei this morning.
The biker was found dead by a member of the public on State Highway 1 at Kauri around 4am. His motorbike was discovered nearby in a ditch, police said.
SH1 north of Apotu Rd was closed and diversions were in place via Saleyards Rd.
The serious crash unit was at the scene.