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Death of three children and father after Sanson fire being treated as murder-suicide

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August, Hugo and Goldie, aged 1 to 7, have been named as the victims of the blaze, while their father's body has also been recovered.

August, Hugo and Goldie, aged 1 to 7, have been named as the victims of the blaze, while their father's body has also been recovered.

4 hours ago·New Zealand

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RNZ broke the news in New Zealand 4 hours ago on Monday, November 17, 2025.

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Police continue searching for the third child’s body while investigating the fire’s cause; community donations have raised over $158,000 for the grieving mother, officials said.