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A 76-year-old man was killed today when his car went off the road and collided with a tree near Tauranga.
The incident happened in the Waitui Reserve off Matahiwi Road , at about 1.30pm.
The man, who was driving a Mitsubishi Lancer, died at the scene, Senior Sergeant Ian Campion said.
Police are investigating.
- NZPA
