Two people dead after Foxton Beach house fire

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 8 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:32pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John

Two people have died after a house fire destroyed a home on Queen Street in Foxton Beach on Tuesday morning. Police recovered the bodies following the blaze, which was reported shortly after 5am. Formal identification of the deceased is expected to be carried out in the coming days.

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1. 1NewsTue 9 Dec 2025, 7:37am

   Two people missing after large house fire in Foxton Beach (opens in new tab)

   • House significantly damaged by fire in Foxton Beach (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:37am
   • Police confirm deaths of two people in large house fire in Foxton Beach (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:37am
2. StuffTue 9 Dec 2025, 7:44am

   Massive blaze engulfs house at Foxton Beach (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 8:43am

   Foxton Beach house blaze under investigation as two people still missing (opens in new tab)

   • Foxton Beach house fire: Elderly couple dead after Queen St blaze (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:32pm
4. Otago Daily TimesTue 9 Dec 2025, 9:02am

   Two confirmed dead in North Island house fire (opens in new tab)

5. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 2:01pm

   'Heartbroken': Two killed in fire at Foxton Beach home (opens in new tab)