Nine-year-old flown to hospital with serious burns
A rescue helicopter was sent to transport the nine-year-old to Waikato Hospital yesterday.
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The route would be a mix of crossings, shared off-road pathways and a separated cycleway.
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Police were still making inquiries into what exactly happened.
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Lightning strikes, flooding and crashes as heavy rain hits region
There had been about 180 lightning strikes across the Bay of Plenty.
Sulphur Point Marina's $2m upgrade
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Dawn Picken: History is a work in progress
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Man charged after Tauranga crash leaves person injured
A 30-year-old man was taken into custody.
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Crash blocks busy Tauranga intersection
The vehicles were both blocking the road for about an hour.
'Very serious': Bay of Plenty man jailed 13 years for sex offences and child pornography
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Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
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Destiny Church leader will challenge Coffey in Waiariki
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Good soaking! Downpours to continue into weekend
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Go Local! Business booming for Bay pool company
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