Firefighters at the scene on Highcliff Rd this morning. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said they were alerted to the fire, on Highcliff Rd, about 6.30am.
Crews from several stations across the city responded to the "well-involved" blaze.
All occupants had got out of the house, and no-one had been injured, he said.
The house had sustained extensive damage and a fire investigator was at the scene, he said.
- APL
