“New Zealand Football welcome the news that a man has been arrested following a suspicious fire at the Pullman Hotel,” they said.
“The team’s schedule hasn’t been impacted and they remain fully focused on preparing for their second game at the Fifa Women’s World Cup against Philippines on Tuesday in Wellington.”
They added that no players or staff were injured in the fire.
The Herald understands players were evacuated through a stairwell, running through thick smoke.
New Zealand Football earlier said that the team and staff were temporarily evacuated from the Pullman Hotel due to a fire, and all of the team and staff are safe and accounted for.
The Herald understands the team was forced to go to a private dining room across the road and were waiting to hear if they will be moved to a new hotel.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirmed they received an alarm activation at 7.48pm and on arrival the building was smoke-logged and fires in multiple locations were found.
A fire investigator has been called in after firefighters deemed the blaze to be suspicious.
Four people were treated for smoke inhalation.
Police have confirmed they are making inquiries.
Eight teams are currently staying in Auckland during the tournament - New Zealand, USA, Vietnam, Argentina, Norway, Philippines, Portugal and Italy.
