Two motoryclists are dead after a crash on State Highway 1, Tokoroa.
The crash happened about 2.40pm on Friday, about 1km north of Puriri Rd.
One of the motorcyclists was a 59-year-old man from Hastings. The other was a 41-year-old man from Putaruru. Both died at the scene.
Police will not release their names until family have been notified.
State Highway 1 was closed for a period of time to allow for a scene examination, reopening shortly after 9.15pm.