“Police continue to investigate the circumstances around the incident, including conducting a scene examination.”

The Taupō \& Tūrangi Herald reported a building adjacent to Tauhara Bakery and bordering JR’s Landscaping, about 50m from a BP petrol station, was ablaze when emergency services were alerted.

Tauhara Rd between Miro St and Hatton St was closed for about five hours.

Five men, aged 28 to 73, are due to appear in Taupō District Court today, charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and wilfully setting fire to a property and endangering life.