A convenience store in Auckland central has been left destroyed after a fire ripped through it late last night.
Up to 40 firefighters were called to the property on New North Rd, in the suburb of Morningside, after reports of a huge fire about 10.30pm.
A witness at the scene said the fire was at the Kiroms Convenience Store.
Up to 17 fire trucks could be seen at the height of the blaze, the witness said.