The plumber's failings revolved around his lack of supervision of a subcontractor.

The Toomath’s building was gutted by fire just over a week ago.

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A neighbour described the victim as 'a lovely lady'.

Family lost nearly all of their belongings and didn't have contents insurance.

A popular Ōamaru artist and his family have lost everything.

The four children were also seen in Cuba Mall about 10 minutes before the fire started.

Seven fire trucks were responding to the incident, first reported about 2.30pm.

Dispatchers inundated with calls became increasingly powerless to provide help.

Up to 50,000 passengers were affected by the 18-hour flight suspension.

"It could have been a far worse outcome without their quick thinking."

Hours after the initial fire was put out, a second fire ignited further up the riverbank.

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Offender "genuinely apologetic" and needs "top-quality help", says lawyer.

Phone chargers were blown apart and plugs were sent flying from the walls.

As the music played, ceiling panels burst into flames.

No connection between the fire and the research burns in autumn.

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A deadly fire consumed an Iraq wedding hall, collapsing parts of the building.

Fire crews were called around 4.30am.

The Government has also agreed to a new offence for negligent building inspectors.

One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.

Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.

Chief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.

The burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.