One of the main highways leading into Rotorua has reopened after being blocked by a serious crash at Christmas.
Police said emergency services responded to a crash on State Highway 5 near Waiohotu Rd, Tapapa.
The crash was reported to police about 12.20pm yesterday.
A single vehicle collided with a power pole and the lines came down across the road, police said.
One person was reported to have moderate-to-serious injuries.