Authorities said a person has died amid a well-involved house fire in Hunterville, near Palmerston North.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to the scene at about 5.44 this morning. The agency initially reported the person as missing but has since confirmed to 1 NEWS that the victim was found dead.
The fire has been extinguished, and fire investigators are on the way to the scene.
Police are also in attendance.
Police confirmed to 1 NEWS the death is "not being treated as suspicious".
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