Large fire breaks out at abandoned Palmerston North pub

Thursday 30 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 30 Oct 2025, 6:53pm

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Firefighters are battling a third alarm blaze at the former Fitzherbert Tavern on Ferguson Street. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and keep windows closed due to heavy smoke billowing across the city. Emergency crews, including eight fire trucks, were called to the scene around 5.15pm.

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6:05pm

1. StuffThu 30 Oct 2025, 6:05pm

   Abandoned Palmerston North pub on fire (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsThu 30 Oct 2025, 6:24pm

   'Stay inside': Smoke billows from tavern fire in Palmerston North (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 30 Oct 2025, 6:34pm

   Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 30 Oct 2025, 6:53pm

   'Stay inside': Crews battle fire at old Palmerston North pub The Fitz (opens in new tab)