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
New ZealandPower restored after fireUnison restored power to about 700 customers last night after it was cut during the blaze along Waimarama Rd. Unison relationship 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome lost in Port Hills' firesThe Airways Radar is also under threat from one of the two major bush fires burning near Christchurch.13 Feb 05:36 AM
New ZealandWaimarama Rd reopened after day of fire dramaTwo bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.13 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandHouse-fire deaths: Witness changes evidenceTensions rose near the end of day one into an inquest into the deaths of three young Hamilton people after one of the witnesses changed his evidence.13 Feb 05:16 AM
New ZealandFire at St John's Church caused by failure of fluorescent lightsNOT SUSPICIOUS: Fire investigators have revealed the fire at St John's Church last week was not suspicious. PHOTO/FILE A_080217bf20.JPG The 13 Feb 05:13 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency statusA state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 03:30 AM
WorldMan accuses French police of raping himRiots have broken out in France after a black man was sexually assaulted by police - who claim it was an accident.12 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandFire engulfs Luggate homeA home in Luggate was well ablaze by the time firefighters arrived at the property.12 Feb 05:08 PM
New ZealandCrews to monitor Taupo bush fire for daysA bush fire near a Taupo native forest is well under control but it will take crews another few days to make sure it's completely out.12 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandCampervan explosion seriously burns manA man suffered serious burns after his campervan exploded in Taupo last night.11 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandFire at abandoned Westport houseAn abandoned house has burnt down overnight in Westport.11 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandTwo house fires break out in North IslandTwo serious house fires have broken out in the North Island.11 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandLarge bush fire near Taupo contained but not outA large bushfire is blazing through forest and scrub northwest of Taupo.11 Feb 04:55 AM
