New Zealand: Six killed in hostel fire in Wellington

At least six people have died in a fire at a four-storey hostel in New Zealand.

Officials have said that the number of fatalities could rise, as 11 others are still missing.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins called the fire an "absolute tragedy" and a "horrific situation".

The 92-room hostel provided accommodation for people including construction workers, hospital staff and those serving sentences in the community for minor crimes.

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