New ZealandChicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.19 Feb 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Suspicious activity': Police speak to two people seen on walking track before Port Hills firePolice have spoken to them - and others in the area - as part of a major probe.19 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandRain brings relief to deep-seated Port Hills fireFire crews say the rain is welcome but makes conditions more slippery.19 Feb 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Drying out rapidly': Hawke's Bay and Tararua fire restrictions in place as temperatures soar“Rapidly" drying region has some unique firefighting challenges after the cyclone.19 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Stretched out his hands': Witness describes moment man hit by vehicle in Auckland CBDPolice cordoned off the on-ramp to the Northwestern Motorway as they attended the scene.19 Feb 08:36 AM
New ZealandTreasury evacuated in Wellington after basement fire, staff told to go homeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area.19 Feb 05:50 AM
New ZealandCanterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blazeWaipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.19 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandConcern over 'high winds' as fire crews battle scrub fire in North Canterbury, Port Hills efforts enter day sixFire crews are concerned over high winds forecasted for Canterbury.18 Feb 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in MatamataForty firefighters battled the blaze.18 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandStation Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in WhangāreiThe road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.18 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Half of hotspots 'eliminated', crews to work overnightOvernight drone flights across the Port Hills identified 58 hotspots.18 Feb 07:37 AM
New ZealandPrivate drone flown near Port Hills fire grounds helicopters for up to an hourThe private drone presented a safety risk to firefighting crews.18 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandDrones identify hotspots in Port Hills fires ahead of forecast winds86 firefighters and other personnel are working on the fire today.17 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandStranded, no word from from family: How emergency responders reacted to Cyclone GabrielleIan Macdonald talks about the biggest emergency response of his career.17 Feb 06:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: Palmerston North tavern engulfed in fire - witness describes flames shooting through roofEmergency services called to scene about 2.15pm. People are being asked to stay away.17 Feb 02:25 AM
New Zealand'I'm gonna chuck them a couple of cases of beers': Fire fighters praised as Port Hills blaze containedFires update17 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Bush fires a Kiwi reality we all have to deal withFires like the Port Hills blaze now a feature of our summers.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze containedBlaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.16 Feb 08:24 AM
New Zealand'70 per cent contained': Port Hills still burning, but overnight threats 'nullified'Lead firefighter says blaze will be 'long-duration incident'. Probe into cause continues.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandHouse fire at Parawera near Te AwamutuEmergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.15 Feb 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Whole life' lost as container home destroyed in Port Hills firesAnna Spark speaks about her escape and loss.15 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandDwelling destroyed in Port Hills fire; blaze still not contained'It seems to be a fast-moving thing,' Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.15 Feb 07:51 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Port Hills fire in pictures: Aerial photos show scorched landscapeOver 100 firefighters, 14 helicopters and two fixed-wing planes trying to contain blaze.15 Feb 06:13 AM
New ZealandOne critically injured as crash closes road near PutaruruTwo vehicles crash in Arapuni.15 Feb 02:24 AM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threatPolice are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.14 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandHow did the Port Hills fire start?An investigation is under way to determine what caused the massive blaze.14 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Where to get help and what you need to knowA public health warning has been issued and evacuation centres set up.14 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandAccidental caravan fire a warning to residentsFire investigators uncovered the cause of a caravan fire near Whanganui.14 Feb 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Completely devastated': Port Hills fire hits Adventure ParkThe park was at the centre of the 2017 fires.14 Feb 08:45 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire, ferry fury and Wellington cost crunch | Focus Morning Bulletin February 15, 2024Christchurch firefighters battle Port Hills blaze, KiwiRail fronts select committee and what’s on the chopping block in Wellington City Council’s cost crunch in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch14 Feb 07:58 PM
New ZealandCouple who lost home in 2017 fire evacuated again weeks after moving backDoug and Vikki Pflaum took seven years to rebuild their home following the 2017 fires.14 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: Helicopters grounded for night; blaze still burns"It seems to be a fast-moving thing," Fenz tells evacuated Christchurch residents.14 Feb 10:17 AM
New ZealandBlaze at tyre shop destroys business - but quick work saves customers’ carsA last-second dash through thick smoke saves classic ute.14 Feb 03:56 AM
