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State Highway 5 is closed south of Rotorua, after a petrol tanker rolled in the Whakarewarewa area, leaving one person dead

15 August 2025

Nearby Ngamotu Road in Rerewhakaaitu is closed, after a serious single-vehicle crash that's caused serious injuries.

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Rugby:
The All Blacks have restored a largely first-choice side for Sunday morning's Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Cordoba - Scott Barrett returns as captain after missing the last two tests against France 11:27

National:
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International:
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Rugby League:
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy's singled out the contribution of winger Xavier Coates after their 22-18 golden point extra time win over Penrith in league's NRL 11:07

Law and Order:
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Entertainment:
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Golf:
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Rugby:
Finlay Christie is in line for his first test match in 13 months after being named on the All Blacks reserves for Sunday's Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Cordoba 10:27

National:
Alaska summit: why Donald Trump should heed the lessons of Munich 1938 when he meets Putin 10:27

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