Emergency Services
MetService weather reports more favourable conditions for firefighters in Christchurch
There's a reprieve in the weather for the firefighters tackling the massive blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills.
Temperatures dropped overnight thanks to a southwesterly change.
The fire, which… Audio
Port Hills fire burns into its third day
Fire crews have again been fighting the huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills for a second night.
Helicopters are expected back in the air again at first light.
One home has been destroyed in the… Audio
CH resident on the Port Hills fire
To Christchurch, where yesterday firefighters moved the cordons around the Port Hills fire to allow some people home - but the massive fire is still not under control. Joining Nathan Rarere is Janice… Audio
Port Hills fire day two: Battle against blaze continues
A house has been gutted as the fire grew to cover 650 hectares of land
Man shot dead by police in Waikato incident
The armed man was shot after being confronted, and had been threatening a parent and child, police say.
Resident just moved home: 2017 Port Hills fires destroyed her last
Fire and Emergency says it's in for the long haul as 27 fire trucks and 14 helicopters continue to battle a massive fire in the Port Hills. Two fixed wing aircraft are dropping retardent in a… Video, Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Aimie Hines and Chris Wikaira discuss the state of Auckland City, and the need to microchip pets. Plus, an expert explains why Taylor Swift is so famous. Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Aimie Hines and Chris Wikaira hear from a Port Hills local, and discuss Minister Seymour's move to fine parents for truancy. Plus, do you reverse park or go… Audio
Evacuated resident lost home in 2017 blaze
Vikki Pflaum's house was destroyed in the last major Port Hills fire and she moved back into a new home five weeks ago.
Firefighters express empathy for stressed Port Hills residents
There have been high emotions at a community meeting as officials briefed residents impacted by Christchurch's Port Hills fire.
Residents evacuated due to Port Hills fire
For one Port Hills resident, the fire brings a horrible sense of déjà vu.
Vikki Pflaum's house was destroyed in the 2017 blaze and she had moved back into her new house on Worsleys Rd just five weeks… Audio
Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell on the Port Hills fire
The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has just touched down after a helicopter flight over the fire and surrounding areas.
Earlier Fire and Emergency said it was too early to give… Audio
Hundreds of firefighters battling Port Hills fire
Hundreds of firefighters are battling to contain the blaze which broke out Wednesday afternoon, seven years to the day of the devastating fires of 2017.
The fire grew from 100 to 630 hectares… Audio
Nelson Airport home to new $3 million air ambulance
The Flying Doctor Service has a new $3 million air ambulance based at Nelson Airport.
The service flew 1,276 missions across the country in the year to last June, with more than half of those from… Audio
Emergency minister assesses the scale of Christchurch fire
The Emergency Management and Recovery Minister, Mark Mitchell, was in Christchurch assessing the scale of the Port Hills fire first-hand.
Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Selwyn mayor on the encroaching blaze from Port Hills
The fire raging on Christchurch's Port Hills has spread south into the Selwyn District Council area.
It, along with Christchurch City, declared a state of local emergency yesterday to help… Audio
Port Hills fire continues to grow
Fire fighters say no homes have been lost in the Port Hills blaze in Christchurch that's forced the evacuation of 80 properties.
The fire covers 630 hectares and has crossed the boundary into the… Audio
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in Port Hills
Firefighters are continuing to battle the major blaze in the Port Hills.
It's now 630 hectares in size and has a 12 kilometre perimeter.
Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fire and Emergency media conference on Port Hills fire
Fire and Emergency's Ben Mosby addressed the public in a media conference on the Port Hills fire in Christchurch.
Audio
Port Hills: 'the smoke is just growing and growing'
Our reporter Charlotte Cook was half-way up Worsley Road as smoke continued to billow over the Port Hills in Christchurch.
Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
