Source: Radio New Zealand
The fire which took place at a home on Elswick Street on 21 February 2024. Police / supplied
A man has been charged with arson in relation to a house fire in the Southland town of Waikaia that happened almost two years ago.
Emergency services were called to the home on Elswick Street on 21 February 2024, where the blaze caused extensive damage.
Damage from a fire in Waikaia, February 2024. Police / supplied
On Wednesday police charged a 35 year old Dunedin man with arson who was due to appear in Gore District Court on 17 December.
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney thanked members of the public who provided information to police for their investigation.
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