The attack on the bus driver happened near Mt Eden Village. The attack on the bus driver happened near Mt Eden Village. Photo / Peter MeechamA man will appear in court today after an Auckland bus driver was sprayed with a fire extinguisher. The alleged assault happened aboard the 27H bus south of Mt Eden Rd near Mt Eden Village, about 6pm on Tuesday. Passengers called the police and an ambulance, which transported the bus driver to Auckland Hospital to get checked out.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2026 23:24 UTC