Police investigate suspicious fires at four Masterton churches

Saturday 22 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 22 Feb 2025, 9:30am

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Four churches in Masterton were damaged by suspicious fires early on Saturday morning. Fire and Emergency New Zealand reported damage ranging from moderate to significant. Police are investigating the incidents, which also involved three other targeted buildings and a funeral home.

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1. 1NewsSat 22 Feb 2025, 6:46am

   Four fires at Masterton churches treated as suspicious (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 22 Feb 2025, 7:16am

   Four Masterton churches catch fire in suspicious blazes with three more targeted (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSat 22 Feb 2025, 7:47am

   Suspicious fires hit four Masterton churches overnight, three others targeted (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSat 22 Feb 2025, 8:35am

   Fires at multiple Masterton churches believed to be suspicious (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSat 22 Feb 2025, 9:30am

   'Suspicious' fires at churches and funeral home (opens in new tab)