A prolonged court battle begins today over who is to blame for millions of dollars of damage from 2017's Port Hills fires.
A group of 80 claimants who suffered property damage from the fires want $10 million, alleging negligence by lines company Orion and the Christchurch Adventure Park.
A nine-week hearing starting today is scheduled in the High Court at Christchurch.
RNZ reporter Eleisha Foon explains the case.
