Emergency Services
Strong winds cause concern for Canterbury fires
Nor-westerly winds are expected in Canterbury today as firefighters work frantically to put out fires across the region.
As we've been reporting this morning, a large fire is now burning in Waikari… Audio
Forestry needs rethink, residents say after Port Hills fire
Although the impact of the latest fire has not quite been as severe as those seven years ago, it has sparked questions about the area's future, particularly its land use makeup.
Crews battle scrub fire in Waipara
Properties near Waipara, in North Canterbury were evacuated overnight due to a large fire.
An evacuation centre was set up at the Waipara Hall.
Fifteen crews, alongside a bulldozer, fought the fire… Audio
Evacuations from scrub fire in North Canterbury
Fire crews are fighting a large scrub fire in North Canterbury.
Some residents in Waipara area have been evacuated. The affected areas included Waikari Valley Road, Shell Rock Road, and Glenmark… Audio
Firefighters at vegetation fire in North Canterbury
Homes have been evacuated in North Canterbury as firefighters battle a vegetation fire that broke out in Waikari Valley.
Arthur's Pass SH73 reopens after crash
Arthur's Pass, between Canterbury and the West Coast has reopened near the Waimakariri River bridge, after a crash.
Port Hills fire: crews put out 50% of hotspots
Firefighters tackling the Port Hills fire have snuffed out more than half of the dozens of hotspots identified over the past 24 hours.
One dead after glider crash at Nelson Lakes
A person has been killed after a glider crash at Lake Station airstrip, police say.
Port Hills residents focus on improving firebreaks
Residents affected by the Port Hills fire are working to improve fire resilience around their properties as the blaze continues in Christchurch, five days on.
Person seriously injured in central Wellington crash
One person is in hospital in a serious condition after a crash in central Wellington.
Choppers fighting Port Hills fire grounded by drone
Firefighting helicopters have been grounded by a private drone, as authorities beg for members of the public to stay away.
How bakers are helping firefighters at the Port Hills blaze
Firefighters battling the ongoing Port Hills blaze are being kept well fed and fuelled with food donated by the public.
Fire at Palmerston North pub under control
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at the Cloverlea Tavern in Palmerston North, but will be there overnight hunting out the last hotspots.
'We're not fully rested until the fire is out' - Port Hills resident
A Christchurch resident says her bags are sitting packed by the door in case her family gets evacuated from the Port Hills wildfire again.
Port Hills fire 'visions of 2017 all over again' - Adventure Park
Fire crews are 'working hard' to extinguish hot spots ahead of norwesters on Sunday.
Port Hills fire day four: Firefighters focus on perimeter of fire zone
They want to create a 50m wide edge around the 24km long perimeter of the fire.
Residents express gratitude as they return home
A resident whose house was destroyed in the 2017 Port Hill fires says it is a massive relief to be able to return home this time.
Another region tightens fire restrictions
The ban applies to the Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in the Nelson Tasman region.
Port Hills fire still burning, weather expected to aid efforts
Three days on and the Port Hills fire is still burning, but there is a good weather window to try to contain the blaze.
Port Hills fire: Damage to Adventure Park less than first feared
Christchurch's Adventure Park is nowhere near as damaged as it was in the 2017 fire, but it will remain closed until at least Easter for repairs once it is safe to re-enter.
