9 Nov 2013

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Rotorua

6:02 pm on 9 November 2013

A motorcyclist has died and four others are injured after a car collided with the group near Rotorua.

The crash happened on State Highway Five about 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

St John Ambulance says one motorcyclist is in a critical condition and two others have moderate injuries and have been taken to Waikato Hospital.

The road is closed and diversions are in place.