Christchurch
Fans travel from all over the world for Springsteen concert
30,000 fans are gathering in Christchurch ahead of Bruce Springsteen's first concert there tonight. Video, Audio
Port Hills fire: State of emergency extended
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the state of emergency covering Christchurch and Selwyn has been extended to next week. Video
30,000 to watch Springsteen on eve of quake anniversary
People have been queuing for days for the Bruce Springsteen concert in Christchurch tonight, ahead of the sixth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Glenn McCartney is at the front of the queue. Video, Audio
Memorial for quake victims to be revealed on 6th anniversary
A memorial for the 185 people who died in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake will be blessed tonight, ahead of the unveiling tomorrow, on the sixth anniversary. Audio
Some Christchurch cordons lifted, but state of emergency extended
The state of emergency in Christchurch and Selwyn district has been extended for another week, as fire crews continue to battle the Port Hills fire. Video, Audio
Christchurch, Kaikōura turn to Pacific for rebuild workers
The Kaikōura earthquake could create opportunities for Pacific workers helping with the Christchurch rebuild as part of a trades training programme.
Civil Defence in Christchurch opens two key cordons
Some of the Christchurch residents locked out of their homes by the Port Hills fires are being allowed back today as Civil Defence lifts two cordons. Our reporter Maja Burry is there. Audio
Fans of The Boss ready themselves for Chch concert tonight
The sounds of Bruce Springsteen will ring out around Christchurch tonight, ahead of the sixth anniversary of the deadly February 2011 earthquake in the region. Long time fans join us to discuss what… Audio
Two Port Hills cordons will open to residents this morning
Civil Defence controller, Anne Columbus, says families living in Kennedy's Bush Road and Hoon Hay Valley Road in the Port Hills area will be able to return to their properties today as cordons are… Audio
Two cordons around Port Hills to be lifted at 8am
Cordons around Kennedy's Bush Road and Hoon Hay Valley Road in Christchurch will be lifted at 8am. Residents in the area who were evacuated last week when the Port Hills fires took hold will now be… Audio
Port Hills fire: Fire Incident Commander Richard McNamara
Fire incident commander Richard McNamara discusses what's expected to happen today in the Port Hills area as a high risk of flare-ups continues.
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Port Hills fire: Evacuated resident Rory Creach
Rory Creach's home is up the top of Kennedy's Bush and he was forced to evacuate from there on Wednesday. Audio
Port Hills fire: still a huge risk of flare-ups
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly on the latest developments on the fire that wreaked havoc on much of the Port Hills in Christchurch. Audio
The latest on the fires raging around Christchurch
The latest on what's happening in Christchurch and a homeowner waiting to hear if his house has been spared. Audio
Theatre Critic: Lindsay Clark
Theatreview critic Lin Clark takes a look at Ropable, the latest production at Christchurch's Court Theatre. Audio
PM in Chch for briefing on fire control effort
The huge bushfire on the Port Hills in Christchurch has now destroyed 11 houses. Ian Telfer reports. Audio
Midday News for 16 February 2017
The battle to bring the Port Hills fire under control rages on and 350 jobs on the line as Cadbury's Dunedin factory faces closure. Audio
Metservice weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum
Met Service forecaster Erick Brenstrum on what effect the weather could have on the Port Hills fires. Audio
