A mini tornado extensively damaged homes, business and a sports stadium in Mt Maunganui about 8.45pm yesterday. Bay of Plenty Fire Service Area Commander Murray Binning said daylight should reveal the extent of the damage from the twister. Eight houses were left uninhabitable, but residents escaped injury.
Clean-up begins after Tauranga tornado
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