Man charged with arson after fire at abandoned Palmerston North pub
Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand
An 18-year-old man has been charged with arson following a suspicious fire at the abandoned Fitzherbert Hotel in Palmerston North. The blaze occurred on 30 October and caused significant smoke across the city. Police indicate that further arrests may be likely.
