An 18-year-old woman has died in a house fire in Papamoa last night
Police said an explosion was heard about 11:15pm alerting neighbours, and fire service and police were called to the property where a sleep-out building was well ablaze.
Inspector Karl Wright-St Clair of Tauranga Police said initial investigations have been completed and police will be working with family of the deceased to provide the appropriate support.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
A post mortem will be completed, and the matter has been referred to the coroner.