The explosion occurred at an isolated rural property in Mahia, about two this morning.

Fire-fighters say the house was well on fire when crews arrived.

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17 Jan: The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier

16 Jan: A 25-year-old man's due in court - after a woman was found unconscious and bleeding in Masterton

15 Jan: Black Caps quick Blair Tickner is set to make his T20 Super Smash season-debut for the Central Stags against Auckland tomorrow evening in Napier

14 Jan: Locals describe Waitarere Beach as a not so-cohesive little town - after a fatal shooting overnight

14 Jan: The mayor of Horowhenua says a death and injuries by shooting at Waitarere Beach overnight, near Levin - are a massive shock to the community

13 Jan: Police are investigating potential links between a car fire and shooting in Palmerston North yesterday, near a children's playground

12 Jan: Ground crews are working to fully stamp out a large vegetation fire burning in Hawke's Bay

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