Two people dead after Rakaia house fire

Monday 13 October 2025 · 7 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 9:12am

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Two people have died following a house fire on Dunford Street in Rakaia on Saturday night. An adult was found deceased at the scene, and a child, understood to be two years old, died in hospital on Sunday afternoon.

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8:46am

1. The Post via The PressMon 13 Oct 2025, 8:46am

   Two dead from Rakaia house fire as child dies in hospital (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsMon 13 Oct 2025, 8:56am

   Child dies in hospital after Canterbury house fire (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Oct 2025, 8:58am

   Child dies to become second Rakaia house fire victim (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 13 Oct 2025, 9:00am

   Two-year-old among two people killed in Canterbury house fire (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldMon 13 Oct 2025, 9:08am

   Two dead after Canterbury house fire, child dies in hospital after adult died on Saturday night (opens in new tab)

6. StuffMon 13 Oct 2025, 9:12am

   Child among two killed in Canterbury house fire (opens in new tab)