'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this month
Slow road trips will await some this month.
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State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA
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'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'
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