A home burned to the ground overnight near Motueka in a suspected arson attack.
Firefighters were called to Umukuri Rd north of Motueka just after 2.30am to find the one-storey house engulfed by flames.
Nine crews battled the blaze but the house was destroyed.
Everyone inside managed to get out uninjured, said a Fire and Emergency spokesperson.
The blaze was being treated as suspicious, he said.
