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Port Hills: Non-residents not welcome

While cordons on the Port Hills have been relaxed, Civil Defence says non-residents are still banned from the area

Hero pilot 'always someone who served'

Hero chopper pilot Steve Askin was a man who valued serving others, father Paul says.

Paintball gutted by fire will have to be demolished

A building at a paintball park south of Auckland that's been gutted by fire will probably have to be demolished.

Are these the worst bank robbers ever?

The thickest thieves ever have burnt an ATM they were trying to rob... And everything inside it.

Aerial footage shows fire damage

Amazing aerial footage shows the extent of the fire damage in the Port Hills.

Community rallies to support school

'Nothing suspicious' found after fire razes Long Bay College technology block.

Firefighters at Port Hills for weeks

Firefighting operations could continue at Port Hills for up to a month.

Blaze at Auckland sports bar suspicious

Police have been called in to investigate a blaze at a Pakuranga sports bar.

Watch: Christchurch Mayor gives update on Port Hills fire

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel gives an update on the Port Hills fire and announces extension of State for Emergency

Port Hills: State of emergency extended

The Port Hills will be in a state of emergency for another seven days after last week's fire.

More Port Hills cordons to go at 8am

Residents will have to show ID before being allowed to cross cordons on fire-ravaged Port Hills roads.

Editorial: Disasters need national response

It may be wondered whether a country of NZ's size and population is well served by such a fragmented civil defence organisation.

Fires in historic Auckland buildings tonight

The fires occurred at Bankside Cottage, which is more than 130 years old, and the George Courts building.

Port Hills fire latest: Some cordons remain

While firefighters are making progress with the Port Hills fires, the fire area remains at 2075ha this afternoon.

Historic villa: Police probe suspicious fire

Police are investigating a suspicious fire involving a historic Hastings villa that was due to be relocated to Waiheke Island.

'No mother wants a dead hero'

While stories of chopper pilot's courage in fighting the Taliban were shared, mum Leslie spoke about true heroes making a difference in people's lives.