Lewis Ferris

Three large fires in a single weekend have sparked concerns about the country's growing fire risk.

The fires included a large scrub fire in Christchurch's Port Hills, one at Pumpkin Hill in the… Audio

Many people are expected to head away for the weekend and Labour Day Monday, with police warning drivers to be patient on the congested roads.

But what will the weather have in store for us?

Māni… Audio

There are strong gales and heavy rain forecast for many parts of the country as the weekend approaches. Audio