Man charged with arson over hostel blaze that killed six
The exterior of the Wellington hostel after the fire. Photo: Ben McKay/AAP via Reuters — © via REUTERS
Nick Perry
POLICE in New Zealand have arrested and charged a man with two counts of arson after a Wellington hostel fire killed at least six people.
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