Rachel MaherMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·7 Jul, 2026 03:59 AM3 mins to read‌Fire and Emergency New Zealand is treating the fire at the former hospital on Carrington Rd as suspicious. Photo / Chris CaseyFire and Emergency New Zealand is treating the fire at the former hospital on Carrington Rd as suspicious. Photo / Chris CaseyA former psychiatric hospital in Mt Albert has been damaged by a suspicious fire just days before the managers of the building face a deadline to secure the derelict site as part of a bylaw notice issued by Auckland Council.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said they