Ambulance staff are also at the scene on Meremere Street in Seaview, assessing the occupants of the house.

Fire Shift Manager John Ditmer says there are four crews at the scene.

It's believed the occupants of the house are elderly.

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16 Apr: Southland remain the only winless side in the National Basketball League after a 100-75 home loss to Wellington

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