The police have released the name of the motorcyclist who died in Motueka yesterday.
He was 19-year-old Thomas Andrew Armit of Motueka.
Police have extended their sympathies to Mr Armit's family at this tragic time.
Emergency services were called around 5:50am when a car and motorcycle collided at the intersection of Thorp St and Glenaven Drive.
Police inquiries are continuing in relation to the crash.