UPDATE 1.45pm:
A man has died as a result of injuries suffered in an explosion at a Northland property.
Police have confirmed a 49-year-old-man passed away at 12.20pm today.
The other injured person, a male, aged 26 years has been transferred to Middlemore Hospital for specialist treatment of the burns he received.
His condition is described as stable.
The examination of the scene continues with specialist police staff, ESR and Fire Safety to establish the exact cause of the explosion.
Police ask that any person who may have information to contact the Whangarei
Police on 09 430 4500.