The man who died after the car he was driving left the road and struck a power pole in the Far North overnight has been named.
He was Brent Maurice O'Connor, 40, of Kaitaia.
Police said it appeared Mr O'Connor had lost control on a corner on State Highway 10
near Kaingaroa, 15km north-east of Kaitaia, about 2.20am.
The police serious crash unit is investigating.
- NZPA