A motorcyclist died after a collision involving their machine and a truck

Police say there's heavy traffic congestion and motorists are advised to expect some delays.

Enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

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17 Feb: Thousands of Wellingtonians could be without power until Wednesday

16 Feb: Weather warnings are set to fade away tonight

16 Feb: Blustery winds and heavy rain are continuing to impact parts of the country - particularly the lower North Island

16 Feb: A teenager's death on the road highlights the risks associated with young and inexperienced drivers

16 Feb: Police say it could take some time to formally identify a body, washed up on Mahia's Mahanga Beach, near Wairoa

16 Feb: Large swathes of the country are waking up under MetService weather warnings

15 Feb: Residents due to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales are being warned to act now

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