He was 23-year-old Scott Joseph Sinclair, from Nukuhou.

Police are still asking to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident - including the person in a red truck who stopped to help at the scene.

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05 Jul: After a strong start, today's Maori All Blacks-Scotland match in Whangarei isn't going the way of the hosts

05 Jul: The Black Ferns have thrashed the Black Ferns XV 45-12 in today's trial match in Whangarei

05 Jul: An independent report on the Northland Expressway, is sowing doubt over the project's future

05 Jul: A large slip has forced the closure of State Highway 3 between Mangaorongo and Wall roads near Piopio in the Waikato

05 Jul: The Taranaki Airs head into basketball's NBL playoffs on a winning note after beating the Otago Nuggets 93-83 in New Plymouth

04 Jul: An 18-year-old has been charged with assault and will appear in court tomorrow following an alleged incident in Whangarei overnight

04 Jul: Police and Customs have foiled a Waikato operation importing and selling fantasy drugs

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