New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington

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Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt says the blaze is the city's "worst nightmare".

At least six people have died and others remain unaccounted for following a fire in a hostel, New Zealand's prime minister has told local media.

Emergency services were called to the four-storey Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington just after midnight local time (12:30 GMT Monday).

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