Source: Radio New Zealand
A close-up of the Fire and Emergency NZ logo. Marika Khabazi / RNZ
Police officers have returned to the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson, Manawatū.
RNZ understands a man and children were among those who died on Saturday afternoon when flames engulfed the home on State Highway 1 just south of the town.
The police said several people died – but would not specify how many.
It was understood they were searching for three children after the fire.
They said they were not seeking anyone in relation to the blaze.
A scene guard was in place overnight, and officers returned on Sunday to continue the investigation.
SH1 was briefly closed between Phillips St and Speedy Rd on Saturday.
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