Bandaged colleagues offer poignant tribute to fireman

Amid many poignant tributes spoken in honour of Hamilton firefighter Derek Lovell, the most powerful came from colleagues who could barely say a thing. David Beanland, Adrian Brown, Brian Halford, Alvan Walker and Dennis Wells were all hospitalised by

Fire officers guard the coffin of SSO Derek Lovell who was killed in an explosion at a cool store at Tamahere. Photo / Dean Purcell

Image 1 of 11: Fire officers guard the coffin of SSO Derek Lovell who was killed in an explosion at a cool store at Tamahere. Photo / Dean Purcell

Kia Ora Waitangi 2025
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Kia Ora Waitangi 2025

The week-long festivities have been full of colour ahead of Waitangi Day. Photos / Dean Purcell and Alyse Wright

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