At least six people killed in fire at New Zealand hostel, prime minister says

A fire at a four-storey hostel in New Zealand’s capital on Monday night has killed at least six people, the country’s prime minister said. (Nick James/NZ Herald via AP)

A fire at a four-storey hostel in New Zealand’s capital on Monday night has killed at least six people, the country’s prime minister said, with a local fire chief labelling it his “worst nightmare”.

Prime minister Chris Hipkins told the AM morning news programme he understands that six people have been confirmed dead in the fire in Wellington, and that there are likely to be more.