New ZealandPort Hills: Non-residents not welcomeWhile cordons on the Port Hills have been relaxed, Civil Defence says non-residents are still banned from the area25 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandHero pilot 'always someone who served'Hero chopper pilot Steve Askin was a man who valued serving others, father Paul says.25 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandPaintball gutted by fire will have to be demolishedA building at a paintball park south of Auckland that's been gutted by fire will probably have to be demolished.24 Feb 11:30 PM
WorldAre these the worst bank robbers ever?The thickest thieves ever have burnt an ATM they were trying to rob... And everything inside it.24 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandAerial footage shows fire damageAmazing aerial footage shows the extent of the fire damage in the Port Hills.24 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to support school'Nothing suspicious' found after fire razes Long Bay College technology block.24 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandFirefighters at Port Hills for weeksFirefighting operations could continue at Port Hills for up to a month.23 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandBlaze at Auckland sports bar suspiciousPolice have been called in to investigate a blaze at a Pakuranga sports bar.23 Feb 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Total destruction' after school fireA school already struggling with a tragic start to the year has now lost its technology block to a devastating early morning fire.23 Feb 04:15 PM
New ZealandFree GP visits after Port Hills firesPeople affected by fires may be entitled to free doctor visits.23 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandSatellite pictures show fire devastationBurned vegetation clear in satellite images of Christchurch Port Hills.22 Feb 08:29 PM
New ZealandGood news on Port Hills fire effortFirefighters are pulling back from the Worsleys area, as the situation in Christchurch continues to improve.22 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandSwimming pool helps save Port Hills housesA swimming pool - and quick thinking - helped save the Port Hills last week.22 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandDrug mum starts fire, 6yo and gran dieA house fire which claimed two lives has been linked to "spotting cannabis".22 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandRelief as no one found in blazing homeRelief as no one found inside a South Auckland home badly damaged by fire.21 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandSuspicious building fire in WarkworthThe fire was in a building in Gumfield Drive.21 Feb 10:40 AM
New ZealandPort Hills 'look like a wasteland'Reporter Georgina Campbell was sent down to Christchurch to help cover the Port Hills fires. Here she tells what she saw.21 Feb 07:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: Christchurch Mayor gives update on Port Hills fireChristchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel gives an update on the Port Hills fire and announces extension of State for EmergencyWatch21 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandPort Hills: State of emergency extendedThe Port Hills will be in a state of emergency for another seven days after last week's fire.20 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandMore Port Hills cordons to go at 8amResidents will have to show ID before being allowed to cross cordons on fire-ravaged Port Hills roads.20 Feb 04:55 PM
EditorialEditorial: Disasters need national responseIt may be wondered whether a country of NZ's size and population is well served by such a fragmented civil defence organisation.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFires in historic Auckland buildings tonightThe fires occurred at Bankside Cottage, which is more than 130 years old, and the George Courts building.20 Feb 08:45 AM
New ZealandPort Hills fire latest: Some cordons remainWhile firefighters are making progress with the Port Hills fires, the fire area remains at 2075ha this afternoon.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHistoric villa: Police probe suspicious firePolice are investigating a suspicious fire involving a historic Hastings villa that was due to be relocated to Waiheke Island.20 Feb 03:29 AM
New Zealand'No mother wants a dead hero'While stories of chopper pilot's courage in fighting the Taliban were shared, mum Leslie spoke about true heroes making a difference in people's lives.20 Feb 03:23 AM
New ZealandMore damaged property added to fire tollExperts fear homes on the devastated Port Hills fire may be at risk of a new threat.19 Feb 10:59 PM
New ZealandDrop in fire related incidents by studentsThe stereotype of the couch-burning student is becoming a thing of the past as University of Otago's tough stance on fire-lighting pays dividends.19 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandInvestigation after home damaged by firePolice and fire investigators will be working out what caused a blaze that damaged a Hawke's Bay home.19 Feb 04:44 PM
New ZealandHero family: 'We will sing, we will pray'The family of the helicopter pilot killed while fighting the Port Hills' fires have given him a final gift.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPort Hills fire 'under control': fire chiefDespite the progress, there was still a high risk of flare-ups and forecast weather conditions may present challenges.19 Feb 08:37 AM
New ZealandFallen pilot's family: 'Thank you'The wife of the pilot and war hero killed when his helicopter crashed as he fought the Port Hills fires is "amazed" by the support for her family.18 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandFire evacuees given access to homesFire cordons in Port Hills are being lifted, to give people a few hours' access to their homes.18 Feb 07:42 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Rain a welcome sightCOMMENT: For me a cloudy rainy humid summer that promotes lush vegetation and full water tanks is an absolute blessing.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather threatens to flare up Port HillsWith temperatures expected to heat up this week, fire crews are racing against the clock to contain the Port Hills blaze and prevent any further loss.18 Feb 04:00 PM
