Dead gorse perfect for wildfires
The gorse, grass and pines on the Port Hills are ideal plants to fuel the wildfires sweeping through the area.
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Watch: Fire footage shows devastation
A photographer who surveyed the damage of the Port Hills fire from the air has shared the incredible images that show the devastation.
Homes destroyed in Port Hills fires in Christchurch
Port Hills fire updates: Amazing images show the extent of the damage from the air, and just how close it came to some properties.
PM: How fires started 'seem a bit odd'
While the cause of the Port Hills fires was being investigated, it did "seem a bit odd" that two fires had started at about the same time, says the Prime Minister.
Two in hospital after smoke inhalation
The Canterbury DHB and the Asthma & Respiratory Foundation have issued warnings about smoke inhalation for those affected by the Port Hills fires.
Port hills fire: Orange hearts show social media support
Kiwis are showing their support for those affected by the Port Hills fire and the firefighters working to put it out by making a statement
Nearly a dozen homes destroyed
The ongoing firefighting effort includes 15 helicopters and planes - the maximum number that can safely be in the air at any one time.
Adventure Park committed to reopening
With a raging wild fire surrounding the Christchurch Adventure Park, the future is uncertain for the fledgling business.
Help for fire-evacuated pets
Contact the SPCA if you need a temporary home for a fire-evacuated pet
Watch: Livestream of Port Hills fire
Cameraman says Sugarloaf seems to be the hottest part of the fire.
Canterbury employers urged to be flexible
Employers need to be flexible and allow staff to tend to their families and properties in the wake of the Port Hills fire.
Anxious homeowners seek fire answers
Chaos and cordons as evacuated locals try to find out how their homes survived the night.
Sir Miles says fire won't drive him out
As fire spread down the hills above his beloved historic Ohinetahi homestead and gardens, Sir Miles Warren wasn't going anywhere.
Hearty roast to send off firefighters
Firefighters who came to the rescue and battled the fires across the Hastings district were given a top send-off last night. About
Christchurch mayor 'very worried'
Lianne Dalziel says rubberneckers aren't helping and people need to 'stay at a distance' from the fires.
Port Hills fires: Scores of road closures, people warned to stay away
Rubberneckers are being warned to stay away from Christchurch's Port Hills.
Fire contained, but hotspots remain
Smoking piles of earth, blackened trees, scorched earth and collapsed fencelines are the visible signs that remain of the Waimarama
Baby born as fire rages on
In the midst of the raging inferno enveloping Christchurch's picturesque Port Hills, came a new life.
Disruption and despair as wildfires rage
State of emergency declared as Port Hills' wildfires continued yesterday.
Port Hills fires: What you need to know
It's been a long night for Christchurch residents. Here's what you need to know first thing this morning.
'This is the quiet before the storm'
Christchurch braces for a hot and windy day as wildfires continue to wreak havoc.
Agony for hero pilot Steve Askin's family
Paul Askin has spent years fearing terrible news about his son Steve. On Tuesday, that moment came when the chopper pilot died fighting Christchurch's fires.
Fleeing family: 'I guess now we wait'
Evacuated family reveal the panicked scene of scared, fleeing families.
Christchurch opens its doors to evacuees
Hundreds of people are offering beds, blankets and home baking to those who have been displaced by the fires.
Evacuations, homes destroyed in blaze
More than 1000 residents have fled their homes as a huge fire rages on in Christchurch.
Brownlee questions emergency response
Civil Defence minister questions the emergency response to the Port Hills fires, which have destroyed five houses and caused hundreds to flee.
'We could see the flames above us'
Police and the Defence Force personnel go door-to-door evacuating residents.
Chch fires: What you need to know
Find out the latest details on the Christchurch wildfires.
Givealittle page set up for war-hero pilot
Ex-SAS serviceman and Waimakariri local David Steven Askin, 38, died in a chopper crash near the Sugarloaf car park in the Port Hills yesterday.
Defence force steps up help for Chch fires
People, including Defence Force firefighters, and equipment is being deployed to help contain the wildfires.
Crash pilot tribute: 'A much loved member of our team'
Three investigations are underway into how a helicopter pilot and war hero died fighting a fire, as Army chief Major General Peter Kelly pays tribute.
Port Hills wildfires: Adventure park damaged
Brand new Canterbury tourist attraction unable to escape fire's wrath.
Person treated after yacht fire
A yacht fire left a person suffering smoke inhalation this morning.
More than 100 evacuated due to blaze
Helicopters with monsoon buckets are back in the air today as more than 100 residents of a Christchurch seaside community were evacuated from an approaching blaze.