Young people who are participating in ram raids could be missing out on the education to know better.

Newshub revealed a link between those regions with the highest truancy rates, and the most ram raids - Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty 

It’s a connection also drawn by Police-aligned youth development organisation Blue Light, who told Waatea News basically all of those involved, are kids who frequently skip class.

Secondary Principals’ Association president Vaughan Couillault joins us.

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