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Fire evacuees frustrated at lack of info

Frustrated Port Hills locals are getting desperate to know when they will be allowed back onto their properties.

One dead in South Canterbury crash

The crash occurred near Glenavy in South Canterbury.

Port Hills fire: 'Biggest in NZ history'

The Port Hills inferno was so powerful that it was spreading up to 160m every minute at it's peak, and water firefighters put on it evaporated.

No health threat from smoky properties

Smoky smells in Port Hills' properties does not pose a serious threat to health, authorities say.

'It roared up here, it was like a train'

Port Hills homeowners have this afternoon been allowed to return to their smouldering homes that have burned to the ground.

Port Hills Fires: Cordons start lifting

Plans are under way to get stranded residents back home, but winds may yet pose a danger.

Vitamin D reduces colds, flu

Daily and weekly doses effective, but not monthly.

Donations pour in for dead pilot's family

Kiwis dig deep to support family of helicopter pilot killed fighting Christchurch's Port Hills fire.

Helicopters to survey fresh damage

Helicopters are getting ready to go up and give emergency workers an overview of any fresh destruction.

Homes destroyed in Port Hills fires in Christchurch

Port Hills fire updates: Amazing images show the extent of the damage from the air, and just how close it came to some properties.

Two in hospital after smoke inhalation

The Canterbury DHB and the Asthma & Respiratory Foundation have issued warnings about smoke inhalation for those affected by the Port Hills fires.

Port hills fire: Orange hearts show social media support

Kiwis are showing their support for those affected by the Port Hills fire and the firefighters working to put it out by making a statement

Nearly a dozen homes destroyed

The ongoing firefighting effort includes 15 helicopters and planes - the maximum number that can safely be in the air at any one time.

Adventure Park committed to reopening

With a raging wild fire surrounding the Christchurch Adventure Park, the future is uncertain for the fledgling business.

'It's about as bad as it can be'

As a white shape emerged through the smoke, a stressed Port Hills homeowner saw what he needed to see: his family home of 20 years had survived the fire. So far.

Help for fire-evacuated pets

Contact the SPCA if you need a temporary home for a fire-evacuated pet

Watch: Livestream of Port Hills fire

Cameraman says Sugarloaf seems to be the hottest part of the fire.

Anxious homeowners seek fire answers

Chaos and cordons as evacuated locals try to find out how their homes survived the night.