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Tongariro National Park still burning
The air attack on the Tongariro National Park fire will continue once the mist has cleared.
Crash causes road closure at Tauranga-Taupō
The highway is closed at Tauranga-Taupō after a crash on the bridge.
Road works to resume soon
The accelerated roadworks project between Waiouru and Tīrau will start again on September 1 but NZTA Waka Kotahi says there will not be any more 24/7 road closures.
One dead in Mangakino crash
Police confirm one person has died following a crash on Waipapa Road, Mangakino on Monday afternoon.
Highway reopening delayed by another week
The section of State Highway 1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei will remain closed until April 9.
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