Large fire breaks out at Auckland supermarket in Freemans Bay

Tuesday 17 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 7 reports · updated Tue 17 Jun 2025, 8:15pm

A major fire occurred at the New World Victoria Park supermarket in central Auckland on Monday morning. Fire and Emergency crews worked to contain the blaze, which at its peak involved up to 20 fire engines. While the fire has been contained, it has not yet been fully extinguished.

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1. 1NewsTue 17 Jun 2025, 11:48am

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2. StuffTue 17 Jun 2025, 12:07pm

   Live: Large fire breaks out at central Auckland supermarket (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 17 Jun 2025, 2:07pm

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4. RNZTue 17 Jun 2025, 7:33pm

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5. NZ HeraldTue 17 Jun 2025, 8:15pm

   Auckland supermarket fire: Inside New World Victoria Park store after blaze (opens in new tab)