A body has been found in a burnt-out house on the East Coast
by fire crews early today.
The fire service was called about 2.30am to the property on
Whatatutu Road, in Te Karaka, north of Gisborne.
Central fire communications shift manager Murray Dunbar said
the fire had destroyed the house, and firefighters found the
remains.
Marty Parker from central police communications said CIB
officers were investigating the grim find.
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