‘Less than 20’ people still missing, including six confirmed dead, as fire service defends response to blaze
and have a number of people of interest they plan to interview as part of a homicide investigation.There were just over 100 people in the 92-bed Loafers Lodge when the fire broke out. The hostel housed a mix of short- and long-term tenants – including some New Zealanders under corrections orders.
Prime minister Chris Hipkins on Wednesday said he would task housing minister Megan Woods with examining building regulations issues.Photograph: Xinhua/Shutterstock
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