The fire is now contained, with one crew staying at the property with fire safety investigators.

Another person died in a house fire in Hunterville, in the lower North island, in the early hours of this morning.

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08 May: A meth bust in Palmerston North has landed a man in court this morning

08 May: A truck crash is causing delays on State Highway 1 south of Levin

04 May: At least four people have been injured after a serious crash in central Hawke's Bay

04 May: A person has died and two others seriously injured after a crash in Feilding near Palmerston North last night

30 Apr: Police are appealing for information to help solve the homicide of Napier man Patrick Teteni Reweti

30 Apr: Police are asking the public for information about a stolen ute that crashed in Otaki on Friday, killing one and injuring others

29 Apr: A series of mysterious loud bangs in Masterton have Police scratching their heads

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Kiwi league star Joey Manu is keen to become a double international and play for the All Blacks 12:47

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