Fire and Emergency says the blaze started at the old Fitzherbert Tavern on Ferguson Street about 5:15pm.

Eight fire trucks are on the scene as well as a command unit and support unit.

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Other Lower North Island News

17 Jan: An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay

17 Jan: The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier

16 Jan: A 25-year-old man's due in court - after a woman was found unconscious and bleeding in Masterton

15 Jan: Black Caps quick Blair Tickner is set to make his T20 Super Smash season-debut for the Central Stags against Auckland tomorrow evening in Napier

14 Jan: Locals describe Waitarere Beach as a not so-cohesive little town - after a fatal shooting overnight

14 Jan: The mayor of Horowhenua says a death and injuries by shooting at Waitarere Beach overnight, near Levin - are a massive shock to the community

13 Jan: Police are investigating potential links between a car fire and shooting in Palmerston North yesterday, near a children's playground

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Motoring:
Tired legs have caught up with New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston in the Tour Down Under 18:37

Business:
Chocolate products could be in for a shake up - as manufacturers race to develop cocoa alternatives 18:07

International:
At least 21 dead after two high-speed trains derailed in Spain 17:57

International:
Tensions over Greenland escalate as US threatens tariffs over European troop deployment 17:47

Lower South Island:
Tom Sexton has prevailed in a bunch sprint to win the second stage of cycling's Tour of Southland 17:27

Entertainment:
Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76 17:17

Health & Safety:
Any weight loss drug roll out in New Zealand - would need to be done carefully 17:17

Environment:
Small Northland communities got the worst of the weekend's flooding, but more is to come 16:57

Cricket:
Stand-in captain Michael Bracewell is amazed by the depth the Black Caps are starting to build 16:17

Rugby:
Don't be surprised if the coaching nous of Scott Robertson is lured to the UK 15:27

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