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Man charged after series of suspicious fires in Dunedin

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldRNZThe PressFriday 21 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated
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A 48-year-old man has been charged following a series of suspicious fires across Dunedin this week. Police allege the fires included a blaze at a vacant Lees Street property on Tuesday, which was reportedly started by Molotov cocktails. Other fires involving a building and vegetation have also been linked to the investigations.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 21 Nov 2025, 4:30am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 4 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Man accused of starting fire that gutted house (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Police charge 48-year-old over Dunedin arson attack using explosives (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Man charged after series of fires lit in Dunedin (opens in new tab)

  4. The PressThe Press

    Man charged in relation to Dunedin arsons (opens in new tab)

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