A pedestrian has died in a "vehicle-related" incident southeast of Te Awamutu.
Police were called to Owairaka Valley Rd, near the intersection of Mellsop Rd, about 2.30am today.
It was there they found a man dead at the scene.
A section of Owairaka Valley Road was closed this morning while diversions were in place.
The Serious Crash Unit also attended and are investigating.