'My legs just gave way': Owner's horror as fire rips through popular restaurant
"You built dreams upon it - to see it all going up in smoke is pretty heart-wrenching."
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Man in custody in relation to house fire in Papatoetoe
A man is in police custody after allegedly setting fire to his house in Papatoetoe.
Police and fire authorities investigating two fire incidents in Papatoetoe
Authorities are investigating two fires on the same Auckland street overnight.
Napier boarding houses with highest fire risk to be assessed more regularly
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Hundreds of cars destroyed in fire at car wrecker's yard
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Firefighters battle major Dunedin pub fire
Dunedin firefighters battle a major fire at Mitchells Tavern early this morning. Video / Otago Daily Times
Loafers Lodge fire tragedy: 'We are all responsible'
Hundreds gathered in Wellington's Cathedral of St Paul to remember the victims.
Police and fire investigations underway after fires in Papatoetoe
Fire crews responded to cars ablaze and a house fire in Papatoetoe.
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Firefighters responding to blaze in Titirangi, West Auckland
Firefighters are responding to a blaze at a restaurant in West Auckland.
Loafers Lodge survivor's haunting choice
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