Natural Disasters
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.
Recap: All evacuees able to return home, FENZ says
But people in affected areas should have a bag packed with essentials and make sure they have plans in place for animals if they need to be evacuated again.
Bluecliffs: Work on opening river bar proves to be challenging
Work to open the Waiau River mouth away from Southland properties at risk of eroding into the sea will be paused from Sunday.
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
Port Hills fire: Where to get help
If you have to evacuate your property, have health concerns or are worried about pets left behind, here is what to do.
Gisborne residents who went 'over and above' during cyclone recognised
The good deeds of Gisborne residents during and after Cyclone Gabrielle are being recognised at an awards ceremony this evening.
'Disaster tourists' blocking Port Hills firefighters
Sightseers are blocking emergency crews bringing equipment in, as well as locals trying to get belongings out.
Weather conditions not helping firefighters in Christchurch
Weather conditions are making it difficult for firefighters battling the Port Hills blaze.
It's hot and windy in Christchurch, with conditions expected to continue throughout the day. NIWA is… Audio
Residents evacuated due to Port Hills fire
For one Port Hills resident, the fire brings a horrible sense of déjà vu.
Vikki Pflaum's house was destroyed in the 2017 blaze and she had moved back into her new house on Worsleys Rd just five weeks… Audio
Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell on the Port Hills fire
The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has just touched down after a helicopter flight over the fire and surrounding areas.
Earlier Fire and Emergency said it was too early to give… Audio
Hundreds of firefighters battling Port Hills fire
Hundreds of firefighters are battling to contain the blaze which broke out Wednesday afternoon, seven years to the day of the devastating fires of 2017.
The fire grew from 100 to 630 hectares… Audio
Emergency minister assesses the scale of Christchurch fire
The Emergency Management and Recovery Minister, Mark Mitchell, was in Christchurch assessing the scale of the Port Hills fire first-hand.
Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wildfire scientists determine how Port Hills blaze might spread
Wildfire scientists have taken samples of the soil, moisture and fuel sources near the fire in the Port Hills, to help predict how the blaze might spread.
The Crown research institute for forestry… Audio
Port Hills fire continues to grow
Fire fighters say no homes have been lost in the Port Hills blaze in Christchurch that's forced the evacuation of 80 properties.
The fire covers 630 hectares and has crossed the boundary into the… Audio
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in Port Hills
Firefighters are continuing to battle the major blaze in the Port Hills.
It's now 630 hectares in size and has a 12 kilometre perimeter.
Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fire and Emergency media conference on Port Hills fire
Fire and Emergency's Ben Mosby addressed the public in a media conference on the Port Hills fire in Christchurch.
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Dry conditions expected as fire continues to burn
Another hot and dry day is forecast for Christchurch as the fire in the Port Hills continues to burn.
MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Port Hills: 'the smoke is just growing and growing'
Our reporter Charlotte Cook was half-way up Worsley Road as smoke continued to billow over the Port Hills in Christchurch.
Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
Christchurch mayor on Port Hills fire
The fire on Christchurch's Port Hills has continued to spread Wednesday night.
On Wednesday evening, Fire and Emergency said it was about 100-hectares in size.
But embers, carried by the strong hot… Audio
Transpower investigates Bromley substation outage
As the fire started raged along the Port Hills yesterday, soot affected the high voltage lines and caused the circuits to trip at the Bromley substation in Christchurch.
The local lines company Orion… Audio