674 days ago

School bus crash

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Kawerau homicide

The Team from Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police

A second person has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a man in Kawerau on 26 February.

A 15-year-old male was taken into custody after Police executed a search warrant at an address in Otara, Auckland yesterday.

He is due to appear in the Manukau Youth Court today, 11 April.

Yesterday’s arrest comes after a 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder on 27 March.

The 21-year-old is due to reappear in the Tauranga District Court on 30 April.

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