Christchurch
Christchurch, Kaikōura turn to Pacific for rebuild workers
The Kaikōura earthquake could create opportunities for Pacific workers helping with the Christchurch rebuild as part of a trades training programme.
Civil Defence in Christchurch opens two key cordons
Some of the Christchurch residents locked out of their homes by the Port Hills fires are being allowed back today as Civil Defence lifts two cordons. Our reporter Maja Burry is there. Audio
Fans of The Boss ready themselves for Chch concert tonight
The sounds of Bruce Springsteen will ring out around Christchurch tonight, ahead of the sixth anniversary of the deadly February 2011 earthquake in the region. Long time fans join us to discuss what… Audio
Two Port Hills cordons will open to residents this morning
Civil Defence controller, Anne Columbus, says families living in Kennedy's Bush Road and Hoon Hay Valley Road in the Port Hills area will be able to return to their properties today as cordons are… Audio
Two cordons around Port Hills to be lifted at 8am
Cordons around Kennedy's Bush Road and Hoon Hay Valley Road in Christchurch will be lifted at 8am. Residents in the area who were evacuated last week when the Port Hills fires took hold will now be… Audio
Port Hills fire: Fire Incident Commander Richard McNamara
Fire incident commander Richard McNamara discusses what's expected to happen today in the Port Hills area as a high risk of flare-ups continues.
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Port Hills fire: Evacuated resident Rory Creach
Rory Creach's home is up the top of Kennedy's Bush and he was forced to evacuate from there on Wednesday. Audio
Port Hills fire: still a huge risk of flare-ups
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly on the latest developments on the fire that wreaked havoc on much of the Port Hills in Christchurch. Audio
The latest on the fires raging around Christchurch
The latest on what's happening in Christchurch and a homeowner waiting to hear if his house has been spared. Audio
Theatre Critic: Lindsay Clark
Theatreview critic Lin Clark takes a look at Ropable, the latest production at Christchurch's Court Theatre. Audio
PM in Chch for briefing on fire control effort
The huge bushfire on the Port Hills in Christchurch has now destroyed 11 houses. Ian Telfer reports. Audio
Midday News for 16 February 2017
The battle to bring the Port Hills fire under control rages on and 350 jobs on the line as Cadbury's Dunedin factory faces closure. Audio
Metservice weather forecaster Erick Brenstrum
Met Service forecaster Erick Brenstrum on what effect the weather could have on the Port Hills fires. Audio
RNZ reporter Ian Telfer with Port Hills Fire update
RNZ's Ian Telfer reports with the latest information about the Port Hills complex fire. Audio
Christchurch Fire - Selwyn Mayor
Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton with an update on the fire, evacuations and needs for district. Audio
Christchurch Fire
The massive fire in Christchurch, which more than 200 firefighters are struggling to contain before strong winds expected later this morning, further fan the blaze. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency… Audio
Conan Young on Worsley Road reports to us
Our reporter Conan Young brings us the latest from Worsely Road where homes have been damaged in the fire. Audio
Helicopters ramp up battle against Chch blaze
Reporter Conan Young says it's a hive of activity as choppers get to work on the fire. He says temperatures are rising and the wind seems to be blowing the fire back towards Governor's Bay. Audio
