New Zealand'Twenty years of memories, gone'Son reeling after family home containing all of late father's belongings razed.16 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandPort Hills Fire: Aerial survey for ruinsA quieter night for firefighters as the deadly Port Hills wildfire enters its fifth day.16 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandStunning timelapse footage of firesWatch: The wildfire races across a section of the Port HIlls, growing in intensity, in the timelapse footage.16 Feb 09:43 AM
New ZealandWho said 40 homes had been destroyed?Civil Defence's reports of houses destroyed by fire and evacuations over the past 24 hours have varied wildly.16 Feb 09:25 AM
New ZealandLucky escape for dream houseA Christchurch couple who were told that their home was lost in the Port Hills blaze, just hours after finally insuring it, appear to have had a lucky escape.16 Feb 07:28 AM
New ZealandDead gorse perfect for wildfiresThe gorse, grass and pines on the Port Hills are ideal plants to fuel the wildfires sweeping through the area.16 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire footage shows devastationA photographer who surveyed the damage of the Port Hills fire from the air has shared the incredible images that show the devastation.16 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandHomes destroyed in Port Hills fires in ChristchurchPort Hills fire updates: Amazing images show the extent of the damage from the air, and just how close it came to some properties.16 Feb 03:08 AM
New ZealandTwo in hospital after smoke inhalationThe Canterbury DHB and the Asthma & Respiratory Foundation have issued warnings about smoke inhalation for those affected by the Port Hills fires.16 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandPort hills fire: Orange hearts show social media supportKiwis are showing their support for those affected by the Port Hills fire and the firefighters working to put it out by making a statement 16 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandNearly a dozen homes destroyedThe ongoing firefighting effort includes 15 helicopters and planes - the maximum number that can safely be in the air at any one time.15 Feb 11:10 PM
TourismAdventure Park committed to reopeningWith a raging wild fire surrounding the Christchurch Adventure Park, the future is uncertain for the fledgling business.15 Feb 10:50 PM
New Zealand'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.15 Feb 10:39 PM
New ZealandHelp for fire-evacuated petsContact the SPCA if you need a temporary home for a fire-evacuated pet15 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Livestream of Port Hills fireCameraman says Sugarloaf seems to be the hottest part of the fire.15 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandAnxious homeowners seek fire answersChaos and cordons as evacuated locals try to find out how their homes survived the night.15 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandSir Miles says fire won't drive him outAs fire spread down the hills above his beloved historic Ohinetahi homestead and gardens, Sir Miles Warren wasn't going anywhere.15 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandPM heads to fire-stricken ChristchurchPrime Minister Bill English has scrapped his day's schedule to head to Christchurch instead.15 Feb 07:28 PM
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
