Part of Auckland's Southern Motorway was closed after a serious crash on Saturday 10 May, 2025, but was reopened by early evening. Photo: Supplied/ NZTA
A motorcyclist taken to hospital after a crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway has died, while part of the motorway that was closed has been reopened.
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on the Southern Motorway involving a car and a motorbike, about 3:10pm on Saturday.
A northbound section of the motorway was closed between Market Road and the Wellington Street on-ramp, but NZTA said it had reopened by 5:30pm.
Police said the motorcyclist was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but died shortly after.
The crash scene was cleared by early evening, and police said congestion at the site had resolved soon after.
Tree falls on cars
Meanwhile, Auckland's Cornwall Park was closed after a large tree fell on vehicles, about 10:45am on Saturday.
The park was cordoned off as the eucalyptus tree was being cut up and removed.
The park was expected to be reopened by the end of Saturday.
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