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Ben McKay

Accused New Zealand hostel arsonist appears in court

Police in New Zealand continue to work on recovering bodies from the charred Loafers Lodge building. Photo: AAP

A man accused of starting the fatal Loafers Lodge hostel fire in New Zealand has appeared in court.

The 48-year-old man appeared in Wellington District Court on Friday charged with two counts of arson.

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