Police are investigating the circumstances of a fatal motorbike crash.

A person has died in a crash in Wairakei, near Taupo.

Emergency services were called to the scene on Poihipi Road at 1.45pm on Sunday, says a police spokesperson.

"The motorcycle rider died at the scene."

The serious crash unit examined the scene and now an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Anyone with information about the crash can contact their nearest police station.

Alternatively, information can also be phoned in anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.

Non-emergency information can also be called into the police's 105 number.