Police taking school threats seriously

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published March 10, 2016

Thirteen schools throughout the country have received "concerning" phone calls, according to police.

AUCKLAND, March 10 - Police say the calls began at about 11.20am on Thursday and ceased at about midday.

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