Crews from 2 stations have responded to the vegetation fire after being alerted just after 4:30pm.

The Transport Agency says the highway is closed near Frethy Drive.

The recommended detour: through State Highway 41, 32 and Pohipi Road.

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11 Dec: Hamilton Police have located a seven-year-old boy, reported missing from Deanwell last night

10 Dec: Fire and Emergency have been called to a well-involved house fire in Christchurch's Northcote

10 Dec: Police say a man's death in a West Auckland housefire on Monday afternoon - is not suspicious

10 Dec: Christchurch's Mayor has more suggestions for where hospital night-shift workers can park

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