Police were called to the scene after a truck hit a cyclist on the corner of Tripoli Rd and Hobson Drive, Panmure.

Police have released the name of a cyclist who died in a crash with a truck in Panmure, Auckland.

Krypton Matekuolava, 40, died at the intersection of Hobson Dr and Tripoli Rd around 12.40pm on November 26.

"Our sympathies are with his family," a police spokesman said.

According to residents, Matekuolava had been riding his bike down Hobson Dr when he hit the truck.

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Witness Paul Warren held Matekuolava's head while others phoned emergency services, but said he had suffered serious injuries.

"He wasn't in a good way."

Warren pleaded with ambulance officers "please let him be OK", but later saw staff cover the man with a blanket.

He said Matekuolava had attempted to stop but slid under the middle of the truck, which was driving along Tripoli Rd.

Matekuolava's death has been referred to the Coroner.