"One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa yesterday," says a police spokesperson.

"Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6:05am.

"Sadly, one person later died in hospital as a result of their injuries.

"The Serious Crash Unit attended and are investigating the crash.

"Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dashcam footage of a silver Ford Ranger ute and a green Toyota Vitz travelling along State Highway 5 around 6am leading up to the crash.

"Please contact Police by calling 105 or online at 105.police.govt.nz, using “Update Report”, and reference file number 240404/9924."