5 appliances are battling the flames in the upstairs of the two story building which is about 40 metres by 30 metres in size.

Fire and Emergency says at this stage there are no reports of anyone bein in the building.

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27 Apr: A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has hit south of the Taranaki town of Waverley

26 Apr: Fire and Emergency is urging the public to take extra care with controlled burns

26 Apr: Severe thunderstorms are forecast for Canterbury this evening

26 Apr: A Hawke's Bay man is raising funds for charity by aiming to walk 100 kilometres in his 100th year

26 Apr: Freight trains will again cross Ashburton's Rangitata rail bridge, thanks to temporary repairs

25 Apr: MetService has warned of snow on a number of South Island high passes overnight and into tomorrow

25 Apr: A vegetation fire near Dunedin remains contained, with one helicopter still battling the blaze

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