House bus burnt out
House bus burnt out
Wanaka police are appealing for information about a recent suspected arson attack on property near Luggate.
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Jailed for lighting fires among pines
Jailed for lighting fires among pines
A series of arsons in tinder-dry conditions at Alexandra, with the fires lit relatively close to houses, contributed to a 24-month prison term imposed on an Alexandra man who appeared for sentencing in the Alexandra District Court yesterday.
Mornington fires both arsons, police say
Mornington fires both arsons, police say
Dunedin police say there is no evidence yet that two weekend arsons in the suburb of Mornington are linked.
Arsonist in court
Arsonist in court
A Wanaka man faced two new charges in the Invercargill District Court yesterday, in relation to several arson convictions in February.
Skifield arson case remains open
Skifield arson case remains open
Police have a "pretty good idea" who burnt down Whakapapa skifield's Knoll Ridge cafe 16 months ago but lack the evidence for an arrest, says the officer heading the inquiry.
Whangarei arson conviction quashed
Whangarei arson conviction quashed
A Whangarei man found guilty at a third trial of an arson attack at his former workplace has had his convictions quashed.
Seven on drug, arson charges
Seven on drug, arson charges
Seven Central Otago people face more than 40 charges, including drug-related charges and arson, as the result of a two-month police operation.
Police investigate suspected arson
Police investigate suspected arson
A house in Wanganui was gutted in a suspected arson attack early today.
Vigilance urged after six fires
Vigilance urged after six fires
A fire at the Dunedin City Library early yesterday was one of six suspicious fires across the city in a 12-hour period.
Teen changes plea to murder in arson death
Teen changes plea to murder in arson death
A 16-year-old girl has admitted murdering a woman who died following an arson attack on a Pukekohe house last year.
Police to set up base in town
Police to set up base in town
A community constable base is to be set up in Kaitangata as police continue investigations into suspicious fires in the South Otago town recently.