Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.
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One dead, road closed after Hamilton crash
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Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation
Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.
'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riding
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