At least six people have died in a fire at a four-storey hostel in New Zealand. Officials have said that the number of fatalities could rise, as 11 people are still missing. The 92-room hostel provided accommodation for people including construction workers, hospital staff and those serving sentences in the community for minor crimes. A number have been taken to Wellington Hospital - one in a serious condition and four others described as being in a moderate condition. Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt said: "This is a once-in-a-decade fire for Wellington - it's the worst nightmare for us.

Source: Stuff May 16, 2023 06:00 UTC