Motorcyclist killed in crash north of Auckland

File photo / Martin Sykes

A motorcyclist has died after a crash between a car and a motorbike in Warkworth, north of Auckland, early this evening.

The motorcyclist died at the scene of the crash, which happened at about 5.30pm on Falls Rd.

The occupants of the car were not injured.

The police serious crash unit is investigating and the road will be blocked for some time.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

- NZ Herald staff