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'Disaster tourists' are flocking to the Port Hills fire. Why?
Authorities are slamming people "going into the area to have a look" amid a devastating fire. But what drives someone to turn up at a fire cordon for a gander?
86-year-old's uninsured home under threat from Port Hills fire
John Joseph lost three buildings to the 2017 fires and is hoping to fare better this time.
Tiny school’s win in fight to protect students from ‘appalling behaviour’
A small Rotorua school that fought plans to allow higher buildings in its neighbourhood after finding human poo, drug paraphernalia and sanitary pads on its grounds is celebrating a win.
Top Stories for Friday 16 February 2024
It's Ramere - Friday, February the 16th Today on RNZ National... Firefighters have spent a second night fighting the huge blaze on Christchurch's Port Hill. We'll cross to our reporters at the cordon… Audio
Top-level staff leave NZIFF
Five senior programmers have left the New Zealand International Film Festival, as it was announced the 2024 festival would shrink to playing in only four cities. Audio
Port Hills blaze: Day two recap
RNZ's Anna Sargent joins Nights to bring us the latest developments on the fire in the Port Hills. Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 15 February 2024
Top stories for Thursday 15 February 2024 A fire continues to rage on Christchurch's Port Hills and a State of Emergency remains in place. Fire crews are on the scene and Helicopters and planes are… Audio
Port Hills blaze: Selwyn's civil defence controller Murray Washington
Murray Washington gives Nights a recap of the day's developments and says firefighting efforts will continue into the night. Audio
Port Hills blaze: Evacuated residents receive briefing
RNZ reporter Anna Sargent gives Nights the latest from the Halswell Community Centre. Audio
Port Hills blaze: MetService forecast for Christchurch
MetService forecaster Heath Gullery gives Nights an update on the weather over the next few days. Audio
Port Hills blaze: Resident Stu Oldham
Stu Oldham talks to Nights with helicopters flying above his Port Hills home. Audio
Port Hills blaze: Environment Canterbury councillor Deon Swiggs
Deon Swiggs updates Nights on the fire and reflects on the last big fire almost exactly seven years ago. Audio
Port Hills blaze: Scion wildfire scientist Shana Gross
Scion wildfire scientist Shana Gross updates Nights on the conditions in the Port Hills. Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 14 February 2024
Top stories for Wednesday 14 February 2024 Hawke's Bay and Tai Rawhiti residents have woken to a beautiful morning a year on from the carnage of Cyclone Gabrielle - we'll have extensive coverage this… Audio
Miss NZ on 21st century pageants: 'So much more involved than just being pretty'
Georgia Waddington says these days, beauty pageants are about more than just looks. Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 13 February 2024
Top stories for Tuesday 13 February 2024: The country's 111 emergency call system is so outdated there's evidence it's failure has led to deaths and injuries.
Israel bombards Rafah killing at least… Audio
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sport reporter Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan in-studio to talk all things sport, including that record-breaking Super Bowl. Audio
New Zealand group offering online Irish lessons
Over 20 percent of New Zealanders have Irish ancestry. But how many can speak the language? Audio
Top Stories for Monday 12 February 2024
Top stories for Monday 12 February 2024: The Speaker, Gerry Brownlee, has overturned a ban on lobbyists having swipe card access to Parliament.
Victim advocates say family violence could get worse if… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 9 February 2024
Top stories for 9 February 2024 The battle lines have been drawn after the axing of Auckland's Regional Fuel Tax. We cross to Southland where residents of Bluecliffs are worried their homes will be… Audio
