A blaze has gutted the church at Saint Mary's Catholic School in Avondale, Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Victor Waters
A man has been charged with arson after a fire tore through an Auckland church.
An investigation was launched after a fire at St Mary's Church on Great North Road in Avondale at about 4.20am on 14 July.
There were no injuries, however, the building was seriously damaged.
Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk said officers arrested a 42-year-old man at a New Lynn property on Monday night.
He has been charged with arson and will appear in Auckland District Court on Tuesday.
