A man who died in a crash near Kaikohe on Saturday night wasn't wearing a seatbelt, police believe.
The 24-year-old was thrown from the vehicle when it left State Highway 12 about 5km west of Kaikohe.
The single-vehicle crash occurred about 9.20pm at a slight bend in the road near the intersection with Jordan Rd.
The car's other occupant suffered only minor injuries.