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'Suspicious activity': Police speak to two people seen on walking track before Port Hills fire

Police have spoken to them - and others in the area - as part of a major probe.

The best-ever Crusaders: Super Rugby all-time XV

Picking the best of the champion Crusaders.

Rain brings relief to deep-seated Port Hills fire

Fire crews say the rain is welcome but makes conditions more slippery.

One dead in house bus fire on West Coast

Emergency services attended the incident in Westland at 4am.

All Blacks star to miss entire Super Rugby Pacific season

The Crusaders have been dealt an injury blow on the eve of the season.

Big profit hit for NZ's largest listed retirement company

Market conditions, the phasing of new main buildings take a toll on the business.

Canterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blaze

Waipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.

'Significant health hazards’ may force police stations to be closed nationwide

At one station, staff know it's raining when water comes out of sockets in the walls.

Port Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnight

Overnight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.

'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills fires

Anna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.

Bay owner enjoying winning run by Chapinteel in the South Island

Roundup of the week's racing.

Dwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained

'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.

Christchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscape

Over 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.

Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire

With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.

Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat

Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.

'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure Park

The park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.

Couple who lost home in 2017 fire evacuated again weeks after moving back

Doug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.

Port Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns

"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.