Fire and Emergency New Zealand says... it responded with two fire trucks at about 7:15pm.

It says the bus was well involved in the fire on arrival... but it has now been extinguished.

Images posted to social media... show the back half of the bus has suffered extensive fire damage.

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Golf:
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Entertainment:
Billy Bob Thornton refused to celebrate his 70th birthday over the summer 16:08

Education:
The human brain goes through five 'non-linear' stages of development, according to new study 16:07

Entertainment:
Daniel Radcliffe sent a message of support to new Harry Potter Dominic McLaughlin 15:38

Netball:
No rest for the Silver Ferns playing in Australia's Super Netball next season 15:37

Entertainment:
Amy Poehler started "screaming" after being grabbed by a chimp who refused to let go of her arm 15:08

Law and Order:
No mincing of words from an Auckland High Court judge, while sentencing Hakyung Lee to life behind bars for murdering her children 15:07

Law and Order:
Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders' 14:47

Entertainment:
Glen Powell has been secretly studying for a degree at the University of Texas 14:38

Rugby:
Former Wallabies coach John Connolly believes world rugby is in the strongest state it's ever been 14:37

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