Manslaughter charges laid against three people following Loafers Lodge fire

The PostRNZFriday 6 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Three people face manslaughter charges in relation to the May 2023 fire at Loafers Lodge in central Wellington. The blaze resulted in five deaths. Survivors and advocates say the legal developments may provide closure for those affected by the tragedy.

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First reported by The Post, Fri 6 Jun 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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