Christchurch
RNZ reporter Ian Telfer with Port Hills Fire update
RNZ's Ian Telfer reports with the latest information about the Port Hills complex fire. Audio
Christchurch Fire - Selwyn Mayor
Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton with an update on the fire, evacuations and needs for district. Audio
Christchurch Fire
The massive fire in Christchurch, which more than 200 firefighters are struggling to contain before strong winds expected later this morning, further fan the blaze. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency… Audio
Conan Young on Worsley Road reports to us
Our reporter Conan Young brings us the latest from Worsely Road where homes have been damaged in the fire. Audio
Helicopters ramp up battle against Chch blaze
Reporter Conan Young says it's a hive of activity as choppers get to work on the fire. He says temperatures are rising and the wind seems to be blowing the fire back towards Governor's Bay. Audio
Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management
Richard McNamara is coordinating the aircraft fighting the Port Hills fires. He says it's a tricky area to fight the fire by air and they're having to keep a close eye on pilot fatigue. Audio
PM expects everything to be thrown at fire today
Prime Minister Bill English says emergency services are going to throw everything at the fire today. He says the additional contribution from the government is the army personnel Audio
Cashmere Primary School is closed due to the fire
Principal Gavin Burn says the decision was made earlier this morning as he felt families affected by the fire needed to focus on more immediate challenges. He says the police request to keep the roads… Audio
Weary evacuees arriving at Te Hapua Halswell Centre.
Our reporter Maja Burry says evacuees are arriving looking weary and exhausted, but they were banding together and supporting each other. Audio
Orion wants Chch residents to start thinking power conservation
Orion CEO Rob Jamieson says the pylon circuits in the fire's path have been damaged causing outages, but he's confident they can keep the rest of the city going. He says residents should be thinking… Audio
Humidity and noreast winds, no relief for Chch firefighters
MetService forecaster Erick Brenstrum says there is no rain forecast for Christchurch until later in the week. Audio
Chopper pilot tells of the situation in fighting the Chch fire
We get an update from Alan Beck as he comes into land at the control centre. Says the pilots are very experienced and extra resources are being brought in. He is one of the helicopter pilots… Audio
Christchurch evacuees stoic in face of fire
Lynda Burdekin from the Te Hapua Halswell Centre says about 20 people stayed there overnight. She says most were worried, but surprisingly calm. Audio
Fire service spends night keeping flames away from houses
Selwyn District principal rural officer Douglas Marshall says 15 choppers and two planes will be fighting the blaze today. Audio
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee
Gerry Brownlee says the Civil Defence response was a bit slow and will be looked at retrospectively. Government will provide assistance when he can. Challenging for the city. Audio
Port Hills fires force hundreds of evacuations
RNZ Conan Young says fires are still burning strongly. Audio
Fire focus is on keeping people safe
Selwyn District Mayor Sam Broughton asks people to comply with requests to leave their homes and if they feel unsure ask for help. Audio
RNZ's Belinda McCammon in Christchurch
Our Christchurch bureau chief Belinda McCammon is on the line now Audio
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel on Port Hills fire
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel on Port Hills fire Audio
