'So close to that cyclist never coming home again': Ute almost wipes out Auckland cyclist. / Supplied

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a rubbish truck just before 6.30am, closing off part of the motorway.

A crash on the Northwestern Motorway is causing havoc for morning commuters.

Motorists are stuck in standstill traffic on the Northwestern Motorway after it was closed after a fatal accident in which a motorcyclist died. / Video by Brett Phibbs

A crash on the Northwestern Motorway is causing havoc for morning commuters.

NZTA have announced that the Northwestern Motorway is closed city-bound following a serious crash near St Lukes. The motorway is closed between St Lukes off-ramp and the on-ramp.

NZTA have announced that the Northwestern Motorway is closed city-bound following a serious crash near St Lukes. The motorway is closed between St Lukes off-ramp and the on-ramp. / NZTA

Parents have let rip on hazards facing the foot or pedal power school commute.

Those heading to Auckland Airport from the north this morning could experience delays.

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One person has died in a two-vehicle crash this morning north of Karapiro.

12-year-old boy in vehicle which fled police was in serious condition but not from crash.

Traffic is heavy on all Auckland motorways.

A crash is causing major congestion near Market Rd.

The two southbound lanes of SH1 will be closed temporarily from 12.30 today.

Heavy traffic is being reported across several key arterial routes after several crashes.

Traffic flow in central Auckland is heavy as delays are reported on several routes.

Survey caught 671 motorists on phones at one spot in 7 hours 15 mins.

It's going to be a long trip home for many Auckland commuters.

Truck crashing into power lines in Mt Eden has brought trains on Western line to a halt.

Breakdowns causing motorway delays

A crash and at least two breakdowns are causing delays on Auckland's motorways.

Motorist can expect delays across several of Auckland's key arterial routes.

Traffic congestion is forecast to be heavy between Wellsford and Puhoi.

Flooding, slips and heavy rain have caused havoc on the roads this weekend.

Lanes reopen after four-car crash on Southern Motorway.

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Multiple breakdowns and a crash are causing delays on Auckland's motorways