The fire broke out on the 295 bus, at the intersection of The Drive and Empire Road, about 6pm.

Police are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

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Athletics:
To Morocco.. 8:17

Cricket:
To cricket's Indian Premier League... Devon Conway's chalked his second half-century of the season in last-placed Chennai's mauling of the competition-leading Gujarat in their final round robin games 8:17

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Plans are coming together for the new Dunedin Hospital 7:57

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