The teenage driver killed in a crash in South Auckland yesterday was Brandon Rowe, 18.
Mr Rowe was the sole occupant of a white Mazda Familia, and was confirmed dead at the scene, police said.
The police serious crash unit is still investigating the crash on the Alfriston-Ardmore Rd about 8am.
Sergeant Mark Fleming said it appeared Mr Rowe lost control and crashed into a power pole.
"No other vehicles were involved in the crash. However we are interested to hear from anyone who may have seen the Mazda in Clevedon or on the Alfriston-Ardmore Road at any time prior to the crash."