Police seek information on red convertible linked to Waikaia house fire

Friday 30 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 10:23am

Police have identified a red BMW Z3 convertible as a vehicle of interest following a suspicious house fire in Waikaia. The car was reportedly seen speeding away from the township around the time of the incident. The fire, which occurred in February 2024, destroyed a house and two vehicles.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 May 2025, 10:15am

   Red convertible 'sped away' at time of Southland arson (opens in new tab)

   • Convertible believed linked to suspicious fire (opens in new tab) Fri 30 May 2025, 10:15am
2. The Press via StuffFri 30 May 2025, 10:23am

   Sightings of car sought in investigation of house fire (opens in new tab)

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