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The Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann from Christchurch. Read more Audio

Firefighters are out in force again battling to bring the huge Port Hills Fire under control.

For a second night ground crew worked in the dark trying to contain the blaze and protect houses.

Around… Read more Audio

David Bedingham scored his maiden test century as South Africa handed New Zealand a victory target of 267 on day three of the second test in Hamilton, with the Black Caps reaching 40 for 1 at stumps.

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Scientists are hoping a satellite used to track emissions will give them new data they'd never be able to get on the ground.

The MethaneSAT project, led by the US Environmental Defense Fund, will… Read more Audio

The light from the Port Hill flames could be seen from the central city on Thursday 15, but the following morning was a different story.

At least 80 firefighters, 27 trucks, 14 helicopters and two… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Read more Audio

There's a reprieve in the weather for the firefighters tackling the massive blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills.

Temperatures dropped overnight thanks to a southwesterly change.

The fire, which… Read more Audio

Fire crews have again been fighting the huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills for a second night.

Helicopters are expected back in the air again at first light.

One home has been destroyed in the… Read more Audio