Man charged with arson following Bell St fire
Emergency services were called just before 11pm on Saturday.
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Port Hills fire: State of Emergency lifted, fire crews to scale back efforts
Fenz is scaling back efforts as Christchurch transitions to the 'recovery phase'.
Crankworx mountain bike series cancelled due to Port Hills fire
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Rain brings relief to deep-seated Port Hills fire
Fire crews say the rain is welcome but makes conditions more slippery.
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'Stretched out his hands': Witness describes moment man hit by vehicle in Auckland CBD
Police cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.
Treasury evacuated in Wellington after basement fire, staff told to go home
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
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.
Concern over 'high winds' as fire crews battle scrub fire in North Canterbury, Port Hills efforts enter day six
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Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
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The private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.