Fire and Emergency (Fenz) crews say they “remain ready to react swiftly” after dampening the final hotspot on Christchurch’s Port Hills.
The large-scale bl
Christopher Luxon has thanked the “heroes” battling Christchurch’s Port Hills fire - many of whom were also first on the scene 13 years ago when an earthqu
Christchurch and the Selwyn district will transition from a state of emergency to a ‘recovery phase’ as fire crews continue to work on the still-active Por
By Adam Burns of RNZ
A Port Hills resident who suffered fire damage to his home seven years ago says plantation forestry is becoming too dangerous in the a
As fire operations on Christchurch’s Port Hills continue into day six, Fire and Emergency (Fenz) say the blaze is contained but is not out.
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Fire crews battling Christchurch’s Port Hills fire will be thankful for rain, seven days into their firefighting operations.
About 20mm of rain fell on th
Police have spoken with two people seen on a walking track moments before the Port Hills fire was noticed, as part of their investigation into the blaze th
Police are investigating after a private drone flying near the Port Hills fire grounded fire crews helicopters for up to an hour.
Police were actively inve
Firefighters battling the Port Hills fire are making the most of calm weather conditions this morning as strong winds are expected to pick up this afternoo
As firefighters work to contain, suppress and extinguish the Port Hills blaze, some residents have been allowed back to survey the properties they evacuate