Fire and Emergency says the blaze started at the old Fitzherbert Tavern on Ferguson Street about 5:15pm.

Eight fire trucks are on the scene as well as a command unit and support unit.

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31 Oct: One person has died after a single vehicle crash in Auckland's Epsom last night

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31 Oct: A Dunedin rugby player who shared a sex tape in a group chat of more than 30 people has been denied a discharge without conviction

31 Oct: Consultation closes today on a proposed trial of fortnightly rubbish collection in parts of Auckland

30 Oct: A person has died in a two car crash in Waikato's Matamata this afternoon

30 Oct: Great South Road in Auckland's Epsom is closed after a serious crash

30 Oct: Positive news on Auckland FC defender Nando Pijnaker's recovery from a serious ankle injury

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Rugby:
Leicester Fainga'anuku's starting efforts for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Perth after nearly two years out of test rugby have seen him retain a bench spot for Sunday morning's fixture against Ireland in Chicago 8:37

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Auckland:
One person has died after a single vehicle crash in Auckland's Epsom last night 8:17

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