New ZealandAnxious homeowners seek fire answersChaos and cordons as evacuated locals try to find out how their homes survived the night.15 Feb 08:21 PM
New ZealandSir Miles says fire won't drive him outAs fire spread down the hills above his beloved historic Ohinetahi homestead and gardens, Sir Miles Warren wasn't going anywhere.15 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandHearty roast to send off firefightersFirefighters who came to the rescue and battled the fires across the Hastings district were given a top send-off last night. About 15 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor 'very worried'Lianne Dalziel says rubberneckers aren't helping and people need to 'stay at a distance' from the fires.15 Feb 06:49 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: Scores of road closures, people warned to stay awayRubberneckers are being warned to stay away from Christchurch's Port Hills.15 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandFire contained, but hotspots remainSmoking piles of earth, blackened trees, scorched earth and collapsed fencelines are the visible signs that remain of the Waimarama 15 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandBaby born as fire rages onIn the midst of the raging inferno enveloping Christchurch's picturesque Port Hills, came a new life.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisruption and despair as wildfires rageState of emergency declared as Port Hills' wildfires continued yesterday.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fires: What you need to knowIt's been a long night for Christchurch residents. Here's what you need to know first thing this morning.15 Feb 03:42 PM
New Zealand'This is the quiet before the storm'Christchurch braces for a hot and windy day as wildfires continue to wreak havoc.15 Feb 02:54 PM
New ZealandAgony for hero pilot Steve Askin's familyPaul 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.15 Feb 02:31 PM
New ZealandFleeing family: 'I guess now we wait'Evacuated family reveal the panicked scene of scared, fleeing families.15 Feb 01:59 PM
New ZealandChristchurch opens its doors to evacueesHundreds of people are offering beds, blankets and home baking to those who have been displaced by the fires.15 Feb 11:35 AM
New ZealandEvacuations, homes destroyed in blazeMore than 1000 residents have fled their homes as a huge fire rages on in Christchurch.15 Feb 09:58 AM
New ZealandBrownlee questions emergency responseCivil Defence minister questions the emergency response to the Port Hills fires, which have destroyed five houses and caused hundreds to flee.15 Feb 08:15 AM
New Zealand'We could see the flames above us'Police and the Defence Force personnel go door-to-door evacuating residents.15 Feb 08:09 AM
New ZealandChch fires: What you need to knowFind out the latest details on the Christchurch wildfires.15 Feb 05:55 AM
New ZealandGivealittle page set up for war-hero pilotEx-SAS serviceman and Waimakariri local David Steven Askin, 38, died in a chopper crash near the Sugarloaf car park in the Port Hills yesterday.15 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandDefence force steps up help for Chch firesPeople, including Defence Force firefighters, and equipment is being deployed to help contain the wildfires.15 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandCrash 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.15 Feb 03:54 AM
New ZealandPort Hills wildfires: Adventure park damagedBrand new Canterbury tourist attraction unable to escape fire's wrath.14 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandPerson treated after yacht fireA yacht fire left a person suffering smoke inhalation this morning.14 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 evacuated due to blazeHelicopters 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.14 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandCommunity mourns local chopper pilot as fires rage onAs authorities continue to fight fires in Christchurch, a community mourns the loss of one of its own who just yesterday was among those battling the flames.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity increased for custody-based inquest witnessSecurity was high in the Hamilton Coroner's Court this morning as a witness was brought in from custody to give evidence.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch sand dune fires 'suspicious'Four homes were evacuated, but residents have since returned to their homes.14 Feb 10:13 AM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandMcCaw helps out with Port Hills firesHe carried the All Blacks to two world titles, now Richie McCaw is flying people around two huge Port Hills fires.14 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Port Hills firesPhotos from inside the cordon captured by The Christchurch Star photographers. 14 Feb 01:53 AM
New ZealandEscape from wall of fire: 'I was numb'With a fire scarred home behind them, a Christchurch couple contemplate how close they were to losing their home.14 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandCrews fighting fire in high spiritsIt's a long, hot slog fighting a fire as big and complex as the one in the Hawke's Bay in the blazing heat. But it's also satisfying work.14 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandAerial assault on fires beginsMore than a dozen helicopters, a plane and 100 firefighters continue to battle two massive Canterbury wildfires, but blazes in Hawke's Bay are now largely contained.13 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandOne house has a lucky escape yesterdayOne local resident described the terrifying moment when flames came right up to his family home on Waimarama Rd yesterday. Hawke's 13 Feb 04:56 PM
