New ZealandLeave now, Cashmere Hills locals toldPeople in the Dyers Pass Rd area of the Cashmere Hills have been ordered to leave their properties immediately.15 Feb 07:09 PM
New ZealandPort Hills: The faces behind the fireEvacuated residents spend a restless night away from their homes in the path of the Port Hills fire. Some got terrible news this morning.15 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor 'very worried'Lianne Dalziel says rubberneckers aren't helping and people need to 'stay at a distance' from the fires.15 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandBaby born as fire rages onIn the midst of the raging inferno enveloping Christchurch's picturesque Port Hills, came a new life.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrownlee questions emergency responseCivil Defence minister questions the emergency response to the Port Hills fires, which have destroyed five houses and caused hundreds to flee.15 Feb 08:15 AM
New ZealandDefence force steps up help for Chch firesPeople, including Defence Force firefighters, and equipment is being deployed to help contain the wildfires.15 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandCrash pilot tribute: 'A much loved member of our team'Three investigations are underway into how a helicopter pilot and war hero died fighting a fire, as Army chief Major General Peter Kelly pays tribute.15 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandFalling log tragedy: Worksafe prosecutingCharges have been laid against a Timaru lumber yard in which a toddler died when a log fell on him last year.15 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandMore than 100 evacuated due to blazeHelicopters with monsoon buckets are back in the air today as more than 100 residents of a Christchurch seaside community were evacuated from an approaching blaze.14 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandChristchurch sand dune fires 'suspicious'Four homes were evacuated, but residents have since returned to their homes.14 Feb 10:13 AM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandMcCaw helps out with Port Hills firesHe carried the All Blacks to two world titles, now Richie McCaw is flying people around two huge Port Hills fires.14 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandEscape from wall of fire: 'I was numb'With a fire scarred home behind them, a Christchurch couple contemplate how close they were to losing their home.14 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandHome lost in Port Hills' firesThe Airways Radar is also under threat from one of the two major bush fires burning near Christchurch.13 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandBody found in Hagley ParkA body has been discovered in North Hagley Park in Christchurch this morning.12 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandDrones could be used in disastersChristchurch and Japanese academics are developing new drone technologies that would be able to locate people buried in wreckage following natural disasters.12 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandHealth board secrecy draws ireIn the past year this health board has agonised over its finances and where budgets should be boosted or cut - all behind closed doors.12 Feb 05:59 PM
New ZealandThe Waimakariri River - from spaceThe shallow, snaking, braided channels of Canterbury's Waimakariri River - and the heavily-developed pastureland around it - have been captured by a NASA satellite.12 Feb 04:42 AM
New Zealand5.2 aftershock not linked to strandingsScientists have ruled out any suggestion this morning's 5.2 quake was linked to the mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit.11 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandCar rolls into ditch near TwizelNobody appears to have been injured in a one-car crash near Twizel this afternoon.11 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandInvestigations follow discovery of bodyPolice investigations are ongoing following the discovery of a body in a shed fire in Hoon Hay yesterday morning.10 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandBoys, 8, shot by BB gunTwo brothers who shot 8-year old twin boys while testing a high-powered air rifle have been ordered to pay the children $500.09 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drones spy on NZ volcanoesKiwi scientists could soon have a new way to safely get an up-close look at erupting volcanoes: send in the drone.09 Feb 05:21 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer goes on prison rampageA convicted killer has today admitted going on a prison rampage that caused $6000 worth of damage in December.09 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandBusinessman on sex charges namedBusinessman charged with paying underage girls for sex can now be named.08 Feb 11:25 PM
New ZealandBody found after Christchurch shed fireA person is dead after a shed fire in Christchurch this morning.08 Feb 08:58 PM
KahuHigher pass rates for 'too hard' examPass rates for the controversial MCAT exam, which reduced some students to tears, are higher than previous years.07 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandSecond US ship to visit New ZealandA second US ship is on its way to New Zealand waters, following last year's warship visit.07 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandHoney fire: Pollution experts called inPollution experts are being called in to deal with sticky residue left in water used to fight a major fire.07 Feb 04:19 PM
New ZealandScholarship results released todayAnxious wait over for 7500 top students who will get their scholarship results today.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan named over school holiday assaultA man who denies indecently assaulting a girl during a school holiday programme can be named today.06 Feb 09:47 PM
