New ZealandFire evacuees frustrated at lack of infoFrustrated Port Hills locals are getting desperate to know when they will be allowed back onto their properties.17 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandIbis hotel evacuated after smoke in roomThe entire hotel was evacuated while the source of the smoke was located.17 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandLaughter amidst the ashes of ruinsQuakes and quakes, some flooding, more quakes, and now fires? Come on, Mother Nature, what's next?17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFear wind could reignite Port HillsHundreds of firefighters continued working around the clock last night, hosing down hot spots and smothering embers from the devastating Port Hills blaze.17 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Christchurch hurt againChristchurch must be wondering what it has done to deserve the ravages of nature.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters told 'go back to station'Ten of eleven houses destroyed in Port Hills fire could have been saved had career firefighters not been sent home at the start of blaze, union bosses say.17 Feb 10:06 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fire: 'Biggest in NZ history'The Port Hills inferno was so powerful that it was spreading up to 160m every minute at it's peak, and water firefighters put on it evaporated.17 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandNo health threat from smoky propertiesSmoky smells in Port Hills' properties does not pose a serious threat to health, authorities say.17 Feb 04:39 AM
New Zealand'It roared up here, it was like a train'Port Hills homeowners have this afternoon been allowed to return to their smouldering homes that have burned to the ground.17 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandAngry Port Hills resident: 'It's a joke'Frustrated homeowners still don't know whether their Port Hills homes are standing or have been ravaged by fire.16 Feb 10:08 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: Send choppers pleaContractors working in the area where the devastating fire first broke out on Monday pleaded for helicopters to be sent out, it can be revealed.16 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandPort Hills Fires: Cordons start liftingPlans are under way to get stranded residents back home, but winds may yet pose a danger.16 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandDonations pour in for dead pilot's familyKiwis dig deep to support family of helicopter pilot killed fighting Christchurch's Port Hills fire.16 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandHelicopters to survey fresh damageHelicopters are getting ready to go up and give emergency workers an overview of any fresh destruction.16 Feb 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Twenty years of memories, gone'Son reeling after family home containing all of late father's belongings razed.16 Feb 05:53 PM
New ZealandMinister seeks changes in emergency lawCivil Defence minister wants the law governing emergencies improved.16 Feb 05:45 PM
New ZealandPort Hills Fire: Aerial survey for ruinsA quieter night for firefighters as the deadly Port Hills wildfire enters its fifth day.16 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandStunning timelapse footage of firesWatch: The wildfire races across a section of the Port HIlls, growing in intensity, in the timelapse footage.16 Feb 09:43 AM
New ZealandWho said 40 homes had been destroyed?Civil Defence's reports of houses destroyed by fire and evacuations over the past 24 hours have varied wildly.16 Feb 09:25 AM
New ZealandLucky escape for dream houseA Christchurch couple who were told that their home was lost in the Port Hills blaze, just hours after finally insuring it, appear to have had a lucky escape.16 Feb 07:28 AM
New ZealandNumber of damaged properties unknownExactly how many properties have been damaged by fires in Christchurch will not be known until much later, authorities say. And although 16 Feb 06:31 AM
New ZealandFire at Hamilton sandblasting buildingFirefighters have put out a large blaze at a Waikato sandblasting premises this evening.16 Feb 05:48 AM
New ZealandDead gorse perfect for wildfiresThe gorse, grass and pines on the Port Hills are ideal plants to fuel the wildfires sweeping through the area.16 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire footage shows devastationA photographer who surveyed the damage of the Port Hills fire from the air has shared the incredible images that show the devastation.16 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandHomes destroyed in Port Hills fires in ChristchurchPort Hills fire updates: Amazing images show the extent of the damage from the air, and just how close it came to some properties.16 Feb 03:08 AM
New ZealandPM: 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.16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandTwo in hospital after smoke inhalationThe Canterbury DHB and the Asthma & Respiratory Foundation have issued warnings about smoke inhalation for those affected by the Port Hills fires.16 Feb 02:03 AM
New ZealandPort hills fire: Orange hearts show social media supportKiwis are showing their support for those affected by the Port Hills fire and the firefighters working to put it out by making a statement 16 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandNearly a dozen homes destroyedThe ongoing firefighting effort includes 15 helicopters and planes - the maximum number that can safely be in the air at any one time.15 Feb 11:10 PM
TourismAdventure Park committed to reopeningWith a raging wild fire surrounding the Christchurch Adventure Park, the future is uncertain for the fledgling business.15 Feb 10:50 PM
New ZealandHelp for fire-evacuated petsContact the SPCA if you need a temporary home for a fire-evacuated pet15 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Livestream of Port Hills fireCameraman says Sugarloaf seems to be the hottest part of the fire.15 Feb 09:38 PM
BusinessCanterbury employers urged to be flexibleEmployers need to be flexible and allow staff to tend to their families and properties in the wake of the Port Hills fire.15 Feb 08:29 PM
