One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Murupara Saturday.
The crash happened around 12:50pm along Main Road and closed part of the road for several hours.
Police said efforts to resuscitate the person were unsuccessful and they died at the scene.
The official holiday road toll, which finishes January 3rd, stands at five.
One other person is in hospital with serious injuries.
The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and Police said they are looking into what caused the crash.
The road has since re-opened.