NZ police release name over fatal house fire, Ngaruawhahia

Police can now release the name of the person found deceased in a house fire in Ngaruawahia on Sunday.

He was 45-year-old Marvin Mahara of Ngaruawahia.

Police extend our sympathies to his whanau and friends.

The exact circumstances of the fire remain under investigation.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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