Fault in old TV caused Napier house fire: FENZ
"Very fortunate" family had working smoke alarms that allowed kids to escape.
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Minister announces Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund of $100,000 for Napier families
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Local Focus: Meet Chucky the cockatoo, refugee from Cornwall Park Aviary
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