Port Hills
Port Hills fire: Firefighters 'needlessly' called away
Firefighters were needlessly taken away from a fire in the Port Hills at a crucial time, only to be called back an hour and a half later, their union says.
Port Hills fire brings back quake nerves
Fire has shifted Christchurch into emergency mode again. Five years after the Christchurch earthquakes that devastated the city, Beck Eleven finds the worry a familiar feeling.
Firefighters called away from Port Hills blaze
The Professional Firefighters' Union says firefighters were called away from the job on Monday night while a fire on the Port Hills grew. The union's secretary wants an independent inquiry. Audio
Civil Defence stung by minister's criticism
Hearing the Civil Defence Minister criticise the response to the Port Hills fire "does nothing for the engagement of volunteers", Canterbury's civil defence controller says. Audio
Port Hills fire: How the morning's events unfolded
Evacuees are waiting to hear when they will be allowed back home as the huge Port Hills fire is contained in a 2000ha area on its fifth day burning. Follow RNZ's live updates here.
Port Hills fire: Firefighters make good progress against blaze
Strong progress has been made in the fight against the Port Hills Fire, the Fire service says, but the Christchurch mayor is warning the battle is far from over.
Port Hills fire: Couple's house destroyed after all-night vigil
With their home on the frontline of the fight against the Port Hills fire, Doug and Vikki Pflaum spent the night hoping, but in the morning the worst news came. Video
LIVE: Port Hills fire - Day 4
Christchurch families watched their homes burn today as police evacuated more residents while the fire in the Port Hills continued to burn for a fourth day. See how it unfolded with RNZ's live updates…
Climate increasing future risk of big wildfires - rural fire expert
Fires like the huge one burning in the Port Hills are rare in New Zealand but are likely to become more common, a rural fire expert says.
Port Hills: Your questions answered
The Port Hills fire has raised a swathe of questions about how to tackle a blaze of its proportions and our readiness to do so. See what our expert had to say with our live chat.
Fire update with Lyn Bailey
The huge bushfire on the Port Hills in Christchurch has now destroyed 11 houses. Around 450 homes have been evacuated. Lyn Bailey is a resident who has chosen not to evacuate. 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
Port Hills fire: 'That house that just caught fire ... that's our house'
A man who watched the Port Hills fire raze his family home this morning says he doesn't want to believe the devastation is real. Video, 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
Port Hills fire: In pictures
As the fight to extinguish the huge fire in Christchurch's Port Hills enters its fourth day. Residents and reporters have been documenting the battle.
Metservice weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum
Met Service forecaster Erick Brenstrum on what effect the weather could have on the Port Hills fires. Audio
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
