Man charged with arson after Avondale church fire

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 22 Jul 2025, 12:24pm

A 42-year-old man has been charged with arson following a fire at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avondale. The blaze occurred on the morning of 14 July and caused serious damage to the building. No injuries were reported during the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 22 Jul 2025, 10:48am

   Man charged with arson after fire destroys St Mary’s Catholic Church in Avondale, Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 22 Jul 2025, 11:07am

   Man charged with arson after church fire in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 22 Jul 2025, 11:07am

   Man arrested over Auckland church fire (opens in new tab)

4. The Post via StuffTue 22 Jul 2025, 12:24pm

   Man charged with arson following fire at Auckland church (opens in new tab)

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