Avondale racecourse file photo. Photo: Flickr / Public domain
Emergency services remain at the scene of a large blaze at Avondale Jockey Club in Auckland overnight.
The fire broke out just after midnight, and at it's peak there were 19 fire trucks in attendance.
A FENZ spokesperson said the fire was brought under control by 1am, but crews were still dampening down hot spots.
A seven-storey building in Auckland's CBD was evacuated overnight after a store caught on fire.
A neighbour of a Pukekohe house where a person died in a devastating Boxing Day fire says a "really lovely" couple lived at the property.
Fire crews have left Auckland Hospital after responding to reports of a possible gas leak.
Avondale Jockey club is fearful for its future as a proposed bill will be able to wind them up and strip them of their assets. Club chair Alan Boyle explains what's going on. Audio
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