A fire has badly damaged a house in northern Auckland and flames have spread to a neighbouring property, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

FENZ said it received calls to a house fire in Wainui around 11.20am.
On arrival a two storey home was on fire, with flames encroaching on a next-door property.
Over half-a-dozen trucks were at the scene, with more on the way.
There are no reports of injuries.