Man charged after explosives allegedly used to ignite Dunedin house

Thursday 20 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 20 Nov 2025, 3:45pm

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A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a fire that destroyed an empty house in central Dunedin on Tuesday morning. Police say the blaze, which occurred around 12.30am, was allegedly started using explosives. The man faces charges including wilfully setting fire to property and endangering life.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 20 Nov 2025, 10:17am

   Man arrested over fire that gutted Dunedin house (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 20 Nov 2025, 10:38am

   Man arrested over alleged arson of Dunedin home (opens in new tab)

   • Man allegedly used explosives to set fire to abandoned house (opens in new tab) Thu 20 Nov 2025, 3:45pm
3. NZ HeraldThu 20 Nov 2025, 2:11pm

   Dunedin man accused of using explosives to ignite abandoned house (opens in new tab)