First published onPhoto: StuffAn investigation has been launched after a fire tore through the building that housed Tokora's Trees Tavern pub in Waikato. Fire crews were called to the blaze at about 2am on Sunday, where they found the derelict building to be "well involved" in fire. There were 13 fire trucks "ranging from Taupō to Ngāruawāhia" at the scene at one point. Photo: StuffOnce the fire had been contained, firefighters spent much of Sunday morning dampening down hot spots. Fire investigators have attended the site, but the cause of the blaze has yet to be determined.

Source: Stuff November 19, 2023 15:36 UTC