Police investigate after two children hospitalised in Matapihi
Thursday 10 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Hato Hone St John, Massey University, Tauranga Hospital
Two children were taken to Tauranga Hospital following a medical event at a Matapihi property on Hoskins Road. One child is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Key facts
3 facts
- Two children were taken to hospital, one critical and one serious, on Wednesday.
- The medical emergency occurred at a private address on Hoskins Rd in Matapihi.
- Police are conducting inquiries into the circumstances.
The full story
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Police are investigating after two children were taken from a Matapihi property in Tauranga. One child is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition.
Hato Hone St John was called to a medical emergency at a private address on Hoskins Rd at 12.47pm on Wednesday. The two patients were subsequently transported to Tauranga Hospital.
Police officers were called to the Matapihi property at approximately 1.30pm following reports that two children had been found unwell. Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are currently under way.
Where reports differ
- Police reported being called to the property at about 1.30pm, while St John reported being called at 12.47pm.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.