It has been confirmed that a clan lab was present at the scene of an explosion this morning in Mount Maunganui.
A Clan Lab team from Auckland are now at the Ocean Beach Road address where they confirmed the suspicions and will continue throughout today examining at the scene.
It is anticipated that Police will be able to re-open the road shortly and allow residents back to their homes.
In the meantime one man remains in hospital and a second man located at a nearby address who was helping police with their enquiries has been released. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300. Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.