The way a group of motorcyclists was riding prior to a fatal crash was of concern to other motorists, police have been told.
Rotorua man Dixon Hona, 50, died in a multiple vehicle crash near the city on Saturday.
Mr Hona was the rider of one of four motorcycles that collided with a car at 2.35pm on State Highway Five, Mamaku.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated.
"Motorcycle riders need to remember not to take risks on the roads and overtake only when they way is clear. Take extra care when riding in groups,'' said Senior Sergeant Fane Troy, Taupo Road Policing Group.
