As stated by Senior Sergeant Dave Marshall:
Police can confirm one person has died in a house fire on Matakana Island this morning.
Emergency services were called to the fire, on Paama Court, about 4.10am.
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended the scene, with an investigation now under way to establish the cause.
At this stage we can advise that one person was located deceased inside the property.
One person was also treated for burns.
Police will remain on scene through the day.
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