A patch of diesel may have caused this coach to leave Pataua North Rd.
An empty school bus went off the road after it's believed the driver struck a patch of diesel on Pataua North Rd.
A Ritchies Bus spokesman confirmed the bus went off the road about 3pm on Monday and the driver was not injured. The company were working on getting the bus
back on the road today using a crane. The spokesman said children had been dropped off and the driver was on his way to collect a second load when the bus went off the road. Another bus was dispatched to complete the school run. Fulton Hogan workers were on the scene shortly after the crash to remove the diesel from the road surface.
Woolf's book launch
Well-known entertainer, and long-time Northland resident, Ray Woolf will launch his autobiography in Kerikeri tomorrow.
Woolf said the book - Hey Woolfie, Welcome to the World - written with Roger Booth is his story from birth, concentrating on his 60 years in the entertainment industry as a singer and actor, mainly in NZ but also a couple of years in bands in London before he came here in 1962.
The book will be launched at the Kerikeri Retirement Village Social Club tomorrow from 2.30pm.
Woolf will also perform at the Friday Night Jazz Club, at the Centre, in Kerikeri on Friday from 6pm to 9pm with the Mike Walker Trio.
Young people on charges
Four male teenagers have been charged over the aggravated robbery of Kamo Super Liquor. Whangārei police carried out five search warrants yesterdayand arrested two 18-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old. All four have been charged with aggravated robbery with the oldest also facing a charge of aggravated wounding. The teens were held in custody overnight and were to appear in Whangārei Court today. Police thanked members of the public who helped with the investigation into the robbery on May 23.
Fell off the back of a ute
