Fire
Large fire in central Christchurch
Our reporter Conan Young joins us from Christchurch. Audio
Winds, heat push Selwyn fire risk to 'extreme'
An extreme fire weather warning has been issued for the Selwyn district.
Review finds local authorities lacking on building checks
A review of local councils finds nearly half are ignoring their legal requirement to check that buildings are safe and to issue infringement notices. The Ministry of Building, Innovation and… Audio
Canada's raging wildfire could 'burn for months'
Canadian authorities are warning a raging wildfire in Alberta could burn for months. Audio
Fort McMurray wildfire 'could double' as evacuees flee
Evacuees continue fleeing south as Canadian officials say a wildfire at Fort McMurray could grow to 200,000 hectares over the next 24 hours.
Fire scene 'apocalyptic', says resident
Fort McMurray resident Russell Thomas says the wildfire in the area is moving staggeringly quickly and the scene is terrifying. Audio
88,000 people evacuated in Alberta
An out-of-control wildfire in the Canadian province of Alberta has led to the largest evacuation in Canada's history. Audio
60,000 evacuated in Canadian wildfire
Thousands of people in Fort McMurray, Alberta have been forced from their homes by an enormous wildfire. Resident Theresa Wells spoke to Checkpoint from the road. Audio
Fire at Porirua siege house
A fire at the same house where the Police dog Gazza was shot and killed last month is being labelled suspicious. Audio
Hugh Lowe eager to move on after son's cleared of murder
Ned Lowe's father is eager to carry on with his business in Vanuatu now his son's been cleared of murder. Audio
Firebug operating near Blenheim
Fire crews were called out again last night to another fire on the Wither Hills behind Blenheim. Audio
Neighbours not blamed for burnt house
A Canterbury family do not feel blamed after a fire, which possibly started on their farm, destroyed the neighbours' house.
Family unsure insurance will cover burnt Christchurch home
A Christchurch family who lost their home in yesterday's scrubfire are unsure if their insurer will pay out on their home. Video, Audio
High winds bring down trees, cut power in Otago
Four fires continue to burn in Canterbury. Galeforce winds yesterday rekindled the bush fire near Hanmer Springs. Two fires are still alight in the Darfield area and another further south at Mount… Audio
Hanmer Springs fire evacuee talks about the damage
Firefighters near Hanmer Springs are continuing to dampen down hotspots before forecast strong winds arrive today. Audio
Firefighters near Hanmer Springs in race against clock
Firefighters near Hanmer Springs are in a race against the clock to dampen down hotspots before forecast strong winds build after midday. Audio
Close watch overnight on Hanmer Springs hotspots
It's been a tense night for weary Hanmer Springs residents worried about potential flare ups after yesterday's scrub fire. Audio
Fire moving too fast to risk fire crews
Seventy firefighters are battling a huge bush fire that's left the North Canterbury town of Hanmer Springs cut off and without power. Audio
70 firefighters battle blaze near Hanmer Springs.
Allan Grigg is the Principal Rural Fire Officer for the Hurunui District .. he is also emergency management officer for the council. Audio
Hanmer cut off by major scrub fire
A scrub fire is out of control in DoC land near Hanmer Springs. Audio
