One person dead and another critically injured in Rakaia house fire

Sunday 12 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 12 Oct 2025, 9:09am

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One person has died and another is in critical condition following a house fire on Dunford Street in Rakaia on Saturday night. Emergency services responded to the blaze at approximately 11.15pm, and police enquiries are currently ongoing.

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1. 1NewsSun 12 Oct 2025, 7:15am

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2. NZ HeraldSun 12 Oct 2025, 8:00am

   One person dead, one critically injured in Canterbury house fire (opens in new tab)

3. The PressSun 12 Oct 2025, 9:06am

   One dead and another critically hurt in Canterbury house fire (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato Times via RNZSun 12 Oct 2025, 9:09am

   One dead in Canterbury house fire (opens in new tab)

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