Man identified following fatal house fire on Matakana Island
Thursday 17 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story National Party, Foodstuffs
David Russell McCoubrie, 79, has been identified as the man who died in a house fire on Matakana Island. The blaze occurred on Paama Court early Saturday morning, resulting in one fatality and another person suffering burns.
Key facts
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- David Russell McCoubrie, aged 79, died in a house fire.
- The fire took place on Paama Court, Matakana Island.
- The emergency call occurred at 4.10am on Saturday, 12 September.
- One person was flown to Waikato Hospital in moderate condition.
- Police investigations into the fire are ongoing.
The full story
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Police have identified 79-year-old David Russell McCoubrie as the man who died in a house fire on Matakana Island. The blaze occurred on Paama Court at approximately 4.10am on Saturday, 12 September.
A neighbour reported that the building was completely destroyed by the flames. While one person died inside the property, another person was flown to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition.
Police released McCoubrie's name on Thursday and stated their thoughts are with his loved ones. Inquiries into the circumstances of the fire are currently ongoing.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.