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NZ police treating Wellington hostel fire as arson

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12 months ago

May 18, 2023

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Six people were killed at Loafers Lodge hostel and a homicide investigation is now underway

New Zealand police are treating the fire at a hostel in Wellington as arson.

Six people were killed at Loafers Lodge and a homicide investigation is now underway.

Firefighters say they were unable to search everywhere because the roof had partially collapsed on the top floor with fears the death toll may rise.

Acting District Commander, Inspector Dion Bennett says the police have a list of people they want to speak to.

“This scene examination will be an extensive and methodical process, and we expect it to take some time,” he said.

“I can confirm that we are treating the fire as arson.”

Police say they are treating the fire as suspicious, and confirmed there was an earlier fire at the building hours before the deadly blaze.

It had not been reported to emergency services at the time.

“We will be seeking to confirm any link between that couch fire and the subsequent fatal fire,” Inspector Bennett said.

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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Trump and Biden agree to a double debate showdown

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Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden have agreed to participate in two debates in June and September.

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Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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7 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

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