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flag Tornado hits Tauranga causing extensive damage.

flag A tornado struck Tauranga early Sunday morning, April 18, 2026, causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure across Maungatapu and Welcome Bay. flag Witnesses reported violent winds and destroyed structures, including a sunroom lifted off a house, while heavy rainfall and downed trees blocked roads. flag Power outages affected dozens of residents, and emergency crews are assessing safety and coordinating cleanup.

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