The third of a fine opening half is likely up there with the strikes of the season.
A signature O'Regan floating long ball found Hughes - who alternated often with Cooper on either flank - on the overlap down the right side.
A quality touch to the inside allowed Hughes to slip his tight defender, but the left-footed thunderbolt he smashed into the back of the net after steadying himself was something else.
The game failed to reach the same peaks in the second half, save for the composed finishing of Hughes.
The English import slotted two carbon copy goals following up on McNab half chances to complete the 5-0 hiding and record his first hat-trick for the club.
Hughes was happy to get his second, third and fourth goals of the season, and spoke about his growing combination with the strike force of McNab and Cooper.
"[Switching wings] is something that me and Coops do, it's not planned or anything.
"For a defender it's hard because one minute you're playing against me and the next Coops who's left-footed. We just like to mix it up," he said.
"Macca is a proper No10 isn't he? He holds the ball up, finds players, and scores goals - important goals."
Tauranga City United 5 (Jack McNab, Andrew Cooper, Jerahl Hughes 3) Oratia United AFC 0
