Police are investigating after a body was found on SH1 in Northland on Saturday morning.
According to a police statement, the motorway about 13km south of Waipu was closed for some time, while officers investigated what is being described as a "sudden death".
Emergency services were called to the scene between SH12 and Artillery Rd at about 8.50am, police said.
A police spokesperson said enquiries are still being made and further information will be provided when it is available.
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