Police were called to the accident on Woodcocks Road just after 12.30...they say the rider died at the scene.

Diversions are in place and the Serious Crash Unit has been advised.

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27 Oct: New Zealand have secured two more medals on the final day of the track cycling world championships in Santiago

26 Oct: Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews has secured her first podium at the track cycling world championships in Santiago

24 Oct: Kiwi cyclist Campbell Stewart missed out on a bronze medal in the men's scratch race at the Track World Championships in Chile, despite seemingly crossing the line in third place

24 Oct: Australia claims silver in team pursuit at UCI track world championships in Santiago

24 Oct: Warriors boss Cameron George has dispatched any lurking Luke Metcalf exit rumours, after the 26-year-old Aussie halfback signed an extension until the end of the 20-28 NRL season

23 Oct: Pro-cycling crashes can be bad, but evidence suggests slower bikes aren’t the answer

23 Oct: Australia wins double bronze at UCI Track World Championships, team pursuit men to race for gold

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Motoring:
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Auckland:
A Lamborghini's burst into flames in a two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Remuera this afternoon 17:27

Soccer:
Auckland FC striker Jesse Randall is impressing coach Steve Corica with his standards on and off the pitch ahead of today's home A-League clash against Adelaide United 16:57

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