Fatal Coromandel house fire: Wharekaho scene examination underway after one dead in early morning blaze

Thursday 8 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 9 Oct, 4:27pm

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Firefighters were called to the fire at Wharekaho about 2.20am.

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1. 1NewsThu 8 Oct, 7:05am

   One person dies in house fire near Whitianga (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesThu 8 Oct, 9:17am

   Investigation under way after fatal house fire near Whitianga (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 8 Oct, 9:22am

   One dead, second person escapes Whitianga house fire (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 8 Oct, 1:34pm

   Fatal Coromandel house fire: Wharekaho scene examination underway after one dead in early morning blaze (opens in new tab)

   • Wharekaho house fire: 65-year-old man found dead (opens in new tab) Fri 9 Oct, 4:27pm