Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
One person has died following a fire at a residential address in Whitianga yesterday.
Emergency services were alerted to the fire on Cholmondeley Crescent at 5.20pm on Sunday.
Tragically a person was located deceased inside the building.
A scene guard has been in place overnight, and Police will be working with fire investigators to determine the cause of the fire.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre