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    Ohakune Primary School is grieving the loss of two of their pupils

    Ohakune Primary School is grieving the loss of two of their pupils


    Brothers Luka and JJ Sirett, died along with their grandmother, Bev Hiscox when an off-road vehicle plunged into a dam on the family farm on Sunday morning.

    School Principal Lisa Clarke says the news has impacted the whole school community.

    She says the school is completely devastated by the loss of the boys and their dearly loved grandmother.

    Clarke says their thoughts and love are with the family during this incredibly difficult time.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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