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Three dead after truck and car collide
Three people are dead as a result of a crash involving a car and a tanker truck on State Highway 1, about 5km north of Waiouru.
Building fire in Taupō
A fire in a building on Tauhara Rd close to the BP Station early this morning saw multiple fire appliances respond.
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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