Video / NZ HeraldPrime Minister Chris Hipkins has spoken about the “tragic death” of a student on a school trip at Abbey Caves in Whangārei yesterday. But I think we are constantly needing to look at how that can continue to improve.”Emergency services at Abbey Caves in Whangārei, where a student died. The boy disappeared after he and 14 of his classmates, accompanied by two teachers, got into difficulty on an outdoor education trip at Abbey Caves. One of the high school students has described the moment he saw his classmate being swept away by floodwaters. In the meantime, our thoughts go out to everyone involved.”The Abbey Caves are prone to flash flooding, according to the Whangārei District Council website.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 10, 2023 22:17 UTC