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Child Dies, Five Injured in Mairehau House Fire

15 May 2026 8:25 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A child has died and five others, including adults and children, were injured in a Mairehau house fire. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are investigating the blaze, which is not believed to be suspicious.

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Fatal House Fire in Christchurch Claims One Life, Injures Six

14 May 2026 10:55 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

One person has died and six others were injured, one critically, in a house fire on Whitehall Street in Christchurch's Mairehau area. Police are investigating the incident, with cordons remaining in place.

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