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Neighbours praised for fighting blaze
Fire is the third attack on an early childhood centre in the Nelson region in a year.

Manawatu house fire 'no accident'
A fire that razed a Manawatu home overnight was "no accident" police say, amid reports a molotov cocktail sparked the blaze.

Tearful teen admits murder charge over arson death
A tearful teenage girl who deliberately lit a fire which killed Pukekohe mum Lynette Chapman today changed her plea on a murder charge to guilty.

Teen changes plea to murder in arson death
A 17-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to murdering Pukekohe mother of three Lynette Chapman, who died in a fire in her home in January.

Teen jailed for mother of three's manslaughter
A 19-year-old has been sentenced to two years jail for the manslaughter of a mother of three who was burned to death in her south Auckland home.

Mexted gutted by suspected arson bach attack
Former All Black Murray Mexted said last night he was devastated after his Hawke's Bay bach was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Melbourne cooling after hottest night in 100 years
Australia is cooling down after another day of deadly heat with temperatures in three states soaring into the 40s, including record highs in Melbourne.