A person is "unaccounted for" following a house fire north of Kaikoura last night, police say.
Tasman Police District spokeswoman Barbara Dunn said Marlborough police are investigating the fire at a house on State Highway 1 at Waipapa Bay, 30 kilometres north of Kaikoura.
The fire was reported about 8.30pmand was fully involved when emergency services arrived, she said.
"One occupant from the house is unaccounted for."
A scene guard was in place overnight and police and fire service investigators will begin their investigation today.
