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    A 53-year-old man's been arrested and charged in relation to a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui Street in Taupo's CBD on Tuesday night

    A 53-year-old man's been arrested and charged in relation to a suspicious fire at a commercial premises on Oruanui Street in Taupo's CBD on Tuesday night


    One property was substantially damaged, and the blaze spread to the adjoining building, which sustained minor damage.

    The man appeared in court today and is remanded in custody until next month.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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