Arsonists target five homes in Taupō
Police are asking locals to come forward with information.
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Police have shelved their inquiry into suspected arson of Mt Eden heritage building.
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Police treating Hawera house fire as suspicious
Fire and Emergency New Zealand issued a second alarm response to the blaze.
Possible arson behind Christchurch hay barn fire
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Christchurch mansion fire treated as 'suspicious'
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Man charged for lighting fires at churches in Christchurch and Greymouth
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Police seek Christchurch arsonist donning cat mask
Police would like to speak with anyone who may be able to identify the man pictured.
Jailed firefighter to go before parole board
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Alleged Nelson arsonist named
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Rabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally lit
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Two overnight arrests in Nelson for arson offences
"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."
Paris fire: Woman in custody
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Demolition derby car's fiery end on a Napier riverbed
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Tech millionaire's family killed in 'targeted' attack
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East Auckland fire being treated as suspicious
Fire rips through East Auckland building site.
Police appeal for help in solving lethal arson
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Police hunt three people linked Dunedin arson and crash
Police said the offenders drove away and crashed into taxi while trying to escape.
Man arrested after Howick house fire
Man charged with starting fire that destroyed a Somerville Rd house.
Murderer denied parole after phone comments
Murderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.
Auckland firebug closer to being caught: business owner
Members of the public claim to know the firebug who attacked an Auckland petrol station.
Man charged with arson after fire in Greymouth
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