Canterbury
Questions emerge as authorities work to control fire
The Port Hills blaze has now been burning for nearly four days but the 20 square kilometre fire is not under control, and is not expected to be for weeks. Audio
Port Hills fire location narrowed to "couple of metres square"
Ken Legat of Fire Investigation Services spent the day on Early Valley Road says they're yet to determine whether the cause of the Port Hills fire is suspicious, but they have located its origin. Video, Audio
Fire comes within metres of Port Hills house
A Port Hills family that had to evacuate their home found their house was still standing after the fire came within metres of it. Video, Audio
Man watches family home burn down in Port Hills fire
Henry Reese watched his family home in Worsley Road in Governors Bay burn down. RNZ reporter Joelle Dally was with him. Video, Audio
Port Hills family lose house and over 40 classic cars
A Port Hills family had no idea their house and more than 40 classic cars had been lost until they returned home the next morning. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
House singed, but everything else lost
Ken and Denise McKenzie didn't lose their house. But they lost everything else. The Early Valley Road residents show John Campbell what is left. Video, Audio
Mayors defend how they responded to Port Hills fire
John Campbell talks to Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel, Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton, and Principal Rural Fire Officer Douglas Marshall. Video, Audio
The latest on the fires raging around Christchurch
The latest on what's happening in Christchurch and a homeowner waiting to hear if his house has been spared. Audio
Guest nights jump 5.1 percent in November
The devastating effect of the Kaikōura earthquake on accommodation providers in the region has been officially calculated.
Port Hills: Your questions answered
The Port Hills fire has raised a swathe of questions about how to tackle a blaze of its proportions and our readiness to do so. See what our expert had to say with our live chat.
Theatre Critic: Lindsay Clark
Theatreview critic Lin Clark takes a look at Ropable, the latest production at Christchurch's Court Theatre. Audio
Fire update with Lyn Bailey
The huge bushfire on the Port Hills in Christchurch has now destroyed 11 houses. Around 450 homes have been evacuated. Lyn Bailey is a resident who has chosen not to evacuate. Audio
PM in Chch for briefing on fire control effort
The huge bushfire on the Port Hills in Christchurch has now destroyed 11 houses. Ian Telfer reports. Audio
Midday News for 16 February 2017
The battle to bring the Port Hills fire under control rages on and 350 jobs on the line as Cadbury's Dunedin factory faces closure. Audio
Port Hills fire: In pictures
As the fight to extinguish the huge fire in Christchurch's Port Hills enters its fourth day. Residents and reporters have been documenting the battle.
Metservice weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum
Met Service forecaster Erick Brenstrum on what effect the weather could have on the Port Hills fires. Audio
RNZ reporter Ian Telfer with Port Hills Fire update
RNZ's Ian Telfer reports with the latest information about the Port Hills complex fire. Audio
Christchurch Fire - Selwyn Mayor
Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton with an update on the fire, evacuations and needs for district. Audio
LIVE - Port Hills fire: Day 3
The Port Hills fires forced hundreds of Christchurch residents to be evacuated on Wednesday. See how day three unfolded here.
