State Highway 1 at Manakau, just north of Ōtaki in the lower North Island is closed after a fatal crash involving a car and a truck.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash just north of South Manakau Road shortly before 6am on Monday.
Police say the driver of the car died at the scene.
The truck driver sustained moderate injuries.
The road remains closed while police continue the scene examination.
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Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible and to expect delays.
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