Port Hills
Helicopters ramp up battle against Chch blaze
Reporter Conan Young says it's a hive of activity as choppers get to work on the fire. He says temperatures are rising and the wind seems to be blowing the fire back towards Governor's Bay. Audio
Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management
Richard McNamara is coordinating the aircraft fighting the Port Hills fires. He says it's a tricky area to fight the fire by air and they're having to keep a close eye on pilot fatigue. Audio
Ian Telfer at Pioneer Stadium
Ian Telfer is at the evacuation centre at Pioneer Stadium. 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
Heartache for Christchurch as fires blaze
Christchurch residents are devastated by fires that have ripped through the Port Hills. Conan Young talked to some of those affected. Video, Audio
Black Tuesday in Christchurch as helicopter pilot dies fighting
Major fires have claimed the life of a helicopter pilot who was helping to fight the blazes around Christchurch's Port Hills area. Audio
Residents flee as Port Hills fire grows
Port Hills resident Stephanie Sisson was at home when she discoverd a fire was moving in on her property. She tells John Campbell what happened next. Video, Audio
Helicopters save Port Hills homes from destruction
Peter Darling was evacuated today and says he's confident helicopters with monsoon buckets saved his house from being burned down. Video, Audio
RNZ reporter with the latest details on Port Hills fire
Properties have been damaged, residents evacuated - and a pilot has lost their life while fighting a large blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills. RNZ reporter Conan Young has the latest. Video, Audio
Pilot dies while trying to extinguish Port Hills fire
A helicopter pilot has died after they crashed while fighting a fire in Christchurch's Port Hills. Selwyn Principal Rural Fire Officer Douglas Marshall joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Helicopter pilot dies while fighting Chch fire
A helicopter pilot trying to extinguish a fire on Christchurch's Port Hills has died after his chopper crashed. Video, Audio
Fire in Port Hills destroys a home, still not under control
RNZ's Maja Burry is at the scene and says the fire is contained around properties but is still burning on the upper ridges. Helicopters with monsoon buckets are circling overhead and she can see a lot… Audio
Large fire on Port Hills, Christchurch
Smoke can be seen throughout Chch as a large fire burns on the Port Hills. We're talking to a resident who lives nearby. Video, Audio
Sign of the Kiwi re-opens in Christchurch - locals delight
Built in June 1917, the popular 'Sign of the Kiwi' heritage building in Christchurch's Port Hills has re-opened today after being closed for six years due to earthquake damage. Audio
You Call This Art 2014 Part 3
Join the audience gathered in Christchurch to hear choreographer Louise Potiki Bryant, landscape designer Megan Wraight and singer-songwriter Dudley Benson discuss differences and similarities in… Video, Audio