State Highway 5 south of Rotorua reopened after truck fire
Wednesday 6 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZME, Ngā Pitopito Kōrero
State Highway 5 south of Rotorua was closed on Wednesday following a fire involving a timber truck. Fire and Emergency NZ responded to the blaze, and police advised motorists to avoid the area due to expected delays. The highway has since reopened.