One dead in suspicious Waitaanga house fire
Police have still not identified person who died in remote blaze.
Police have still not identified person who died in remote blaze.
Hours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.
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Two crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.
The body was found after a housefire in the small Horowhenua town.
As the music played, ceiling panels burst into flames.
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Fenz reports there have been a number of similar incidents in the past.
Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.
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One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.
Chief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.
Fire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.
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School evacuated as firefighters work to extinguish the roof fire.
Several fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
Two people were in the aircraft when the incident happened at Whangaroa about 3.20pm.
Gusty winds fuel two fires in close proximity after MetService issues wind warnings.
Residents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.
The fire broke out in a residential building near Khyber Pass Rd
The upper floor of the two-storey building was 'well involved'.
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The house was well alight by the time crews arrived at the site.