One person dies in Ruatoki bus and motorcycle collision

Friday 1 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 1 Aug 2025, 5:31pm

A person has died following a crash between a school bus and a motorcycle in the eastern Bay of Plenty. The incident occurred just after 3pm on Friday near Ruatoki North. Ruatoki Valley Road and Number 1 Road have been closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 1 Aug 2025, 3:54pm

   Two-vehicle crash closes road in Ruatoki, near Whakatāne (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 1 Aug 2025, 4:04pm

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3. StuffFri 1 Aug 2025, 4:06pm

   Serious crash between bus and motorcycle closes road in Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsFri 1 Aug 2025, 5:31pm

   One dies in motorcycle and school bus crash in Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)