Canterbury
Port Hills fire: Decorated SAS soldier killed in chopper crash
The pilot killed in a helicopter crash while helping fight fires in the Port Hills was an outstanding and brave soldier, the Defence Force says.
Canterbury residents talk to Checkpoint
Canterbury residents talk to Checkpoint about the on-going fires. Audio
Reporter Maja Burry in Canterbury
Our reporter Maja Burry is just outside of West Moreland. Audio
Minister of Civil Defence Gerry Brownlee on Port Hills fire
The Minister of Civil Defence Gerry Brownlee has described the footage he has seen of the fires is terrifying but has questioned whether emergency services were adequately prepared for it. Audio
Bill English says a local civil emergency will be declared
The Prime Minister Bill English says a local civil emergency will be officially declared sometime tonight. Audio
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel on Port Hills fire
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel on Port Hills fire Audio
Governor's Bay residents flee flames
Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas on and around Christchurch's Port Hills. Ian Telfer reports. Video, Audio
Mayor of Selwyn directs residents to evacuation centres
Two evacuation centres have been set up to deal with residents being evacuated from their homes. Audio
Army head pays tribute to helicopter pilot who lost his life
Steve Askin, who died yesterday fighting fires in Christchurch, was a decorated and celebrated member of the army and SAS. Video, Audio
Ian Telfer at Pioneer Stadium
Ian Telfer is at the evacuation centre at Pioneer Stadium. Audio
Maja Burry at Early Valley Rd
Maja Burry is at the Early Valley Rd evacuation cordon point. Audio
Family loses home in Christchurch Port Hills fire
Phil Claude and his wife and daughter lost all their possessions after the Christchurch Port Hills fire suddenly changed direction and engulfed their home. Video, Audio
Christchurch Port Hills fire changing direction rapidly
As John Campbell was on the phone to a local resident, her husband took the phone to tell us the had wind had changed direction and the flames had begun to turn back towards them. Audio
Thousands being evacuated as Chch fire flares up again
Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas on and around Christchurch's Port Hills. Audio
More on fires surrounding Christchurch
More evacuations happening, we cross to panelist Sue Wells. Audio
Port Hills blaze: Flames are reaching up to 20 metres in the air
RNZ News reporter Conan Young is live from Governors Bay which is under threat from the Port Hills fire. Audio, Gallery
