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17 Feb 2026 9:11
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  •   Home > News > National > Upper North Island

    A person's in custody and a 14-year-old girl is seriously injured, after being struck by a car outside a party in Tauranga last night

    A person's in custody and a 14-year-old girl is seriously injured, after being struck by a car outside a party in Tauranga last night


    Emergency services were called to Kaite-mako Road in Welcome Bay about 11.30pm.

    Police say some teenagers were aggressive towards officers and ambulance staff, while a witness told our newsroom the party was large and out of control.

    Enquiries are continuing and charges are expected. 01-11-26 1219

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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