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Canterbury fire linked to tyre blowout, crews patrol overnight for flare-ups

Multiple crews, tankers, trucks and two helicopters remain at the scene.

Anatomy of a season: Following in the footsteps of Razor

Crusaders coach Rob Penney on a failed first campaign – and why 2025 will be different.

Christchurch fatal house fire: Shaken neighbour says victim was in a wheelchair

The blaze destroyed a section of the property, where the woman was found dead.

‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shock

Chris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space.

One person has died following a house fire in Hornby, Christchurch

Emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal house fire on Dickson Crescent in the suburb of Hornby at 12:55 PM. Video / George Heard

Canterbury wildfires flare back up, public warned to avoid areas

Two separate wildfires in the region have re-ignited with crews returning to contain them.

Person dies in Christchurch house fire

Three roads in the area are cordoned off while firefighters work to contain the blaze.

Christchurch dog walker murder: Killer jailed, but avoids life sentence

Bailey Messervy has been jailed for life for murdering Nigel Wilson.

How Te Wiki Hākinakina is uniting Māori students across NZ

MP Tākuta Ferris: 'This community might not have seen this many young Māori together'

New wind threat: Wild fire contained but crews prepare for 80km/h winds to hit

Firefighters say the priority is to secure the fire's perimeter before the wind picks up.

Two large fires break out – flames visible over Auckland, evacuations in Canterbury

Fire and Emergency says a caravan park is being evacuated tonight in West Melton.

Missing Canterbury woman found dead after search at beach community

Henriette, 54, last seen at Woodend Beach yesterday morning.

'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his roots

Darby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.

One dead and another critically hurt in Christchurch crash

Two people were rushed to hospital but one has died, police said.

Road closed, two critical following Canterbury two-vehicle crash

Two people in critical condition and another seriously injured were taken to hospital.

Canterbury Bridge Hill blaze doubles in size, destroys lodge, still not under control

The fire has spread to 980ha and is still not contained.

'NZ was her heart': Family of Kiwi mum shot dead by daughter in US prepare to bring body home

The family hopes to raise $10,000 for cremation, shipping and funeral costs.

Residents urged to evacuate amid fears huge fire could reach township overnight

Crews are working to contain a 'rash' of fires across the South Island.