School bus crash
A school bus carrying children has collided with a truck in Bay of Plenty. The crash happened on Hewletts Rd, Mt Maunganui just before 8am on Wednesday.
St John sent four ambulances and three rapid-response vehicles to the crash and a total of 42 patients were assessed at the scene.
What you need to know:
- Five patients were transported to Tauranga Hospital, one of whom is in a serious condition.
- The road is blocked off while the scene is cleared and motorists are advised to expect delays.
You can check for SH2 updates on the Waka Kotahi website.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.8% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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25.5% No
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