Damage from a fire in Waikaia, February 2024. Photo: Police / supplied
Police are following positive leads after a suspicious fire gutted a house in Southland last year, but are yet to make any arrests.
In February 2024 emergency services were called to the house in the Southland town of Waikaia just after midnight.
No one was injured, but the house and two vehicles were extensively damaged by the fire.
Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney said police are determined to hold the person responsible accountable, and were making progress.
"There are positive leads in our investigation that we are looking into, however we continue to appeal to the public for any information they have on this incident."
Damage from a fire in Waikaia, February 2024. Photo: Police / supplied
He said police appreciate that the arson was some time ago, and said that information from the public could be pivotal in the investigation.
"We know there are people out there who may know something about this house fire, and we would like them to get in touch," said McKinney. "If you know anything, we encourage you to come forward and speak to us."
Damage from a fire in Waikaia, February 2024. Photo: Police / supplied
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