Man faces additional arson charges following Dunedin fire spree

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 4:30am

Andrew Magnus Healey, 48, appeared in Dunedin District Court facing five arson charges related to a series of fires. The alleged incidents included a vacant Lees St property and a derelict former hospital. No pleas have been entered, and the man remains in custody.

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1. StuffTue 16 Dec 2025, 12:25pm

   Man faces four new arson charges (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 16 Dec 2025, 12:27pm

   Man in court after wave of Dunedin arson attacks (opens in new tab)

   • Man alleged to have lit five fires in four days (opens in new tab) Wed 17 Dec 2025, 4:30am