Police say about 4pm a group returned to the previously damaged and newly repainted rainbow crossing with paint cans, and blocked the road.

The five were arrested for preparing to commit a crime.

Police say they're continuing to investigate.

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27 Apr: It's taken three rounds but the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have prevailed for their first win of the the ANZ netball Premiership

27 Apr: A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit south of the Taranaki town of Waverley

25 Apr: A Waikato road will be closed for some time while a power pole is fixed

25 Apr: RNZ reports people attending New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service, lifted a car out of the way before the ceremony could get started

25 Apr: A man is facing multiple charges in Whakatane court today, after allegedly taking three people hostage and firing at Police last night

24 Apr: Police in Waikato are asking for for help over a burglary at Tokoroa Four Square

24 Apr: Gisborne police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault near the Boardwalk, on April 9

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