A woman has been charged with "disorderly behaviour" and assault following what police have called a "hate-motivated crime" on a bus in Auckland last week.
The incident took place on bus route 70 in Grafton after 6pm on Monday, July 22.
It's alleged the woman pushed, yelled and spat at Asian passengers, according to reports.
Inspector Grant Tetzlaff said police have been investigating the incident as a "hate-motivated crime".
"Beat staff conducted enquiries at an address in the city this morning, arresting a woman without incident," he said.
A 45-year-old woman will appear in the Auckland District Court at a later date on charges of disorderly behaviour and assault.
Police acknowledged members of the public that came forward with information about the incident, Tetzlaff said.
"The alleged behaviour of this woman will not be tolerated, and commuters should be able to utilise public transport without experiencing it.
"I would also like to acknowledge Auckland Transport and Howick and Eastern Buses, who worked with us to help bring about this result so quickly."
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