Port Hills Fire
Investigators unable to tell how fire on Port Hills broke out
Fire investgators said last summer's huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills started on private property but they've been unable to determine how it broke out. The wildfire started near the a walking… Audio
Selwyn District Council calls for new fire restrictions
The Selwyn District Council wants to bring in new fire restrictions as it tries to curtail the number of wildfires it combats every summer. The new rules would determine where new properties can be… Audio
Door removal factor in fatal Port Hills chopper crash - report
Removal of doors from a helicopter which crashed during Christchurch's Port Hills fires last year, killing the pilot, led to fluctuating cabin pressure in the aircraft, a report has found.
Port Hills fire: One year on, locals still recovering
It's one year since Christchurch's devastating Port Hills Fires started. At about 5:45pm on February 13 last year a fire started on Early Valley Road in Lansdowne. Four hours later, another blaze… Audio
Insurer takes legal action after Port Hills fires
The insurer IAG is taking legal action against the Christchurch Adventure Park and the lines company Orion over February's Port Hills fires. Audio
Christchurch Adventure Park promises to rise from the ashes
Christchurch's Adventure Park was only open for eight weeks before the Port Hills fire swept through the area. Now, it's promising to rise again from the ashes and re-open this summer. Video, Audio
Port Hills cafe co-owner angry at a suspicious fire's origins
The co-owner of the Sign of the Kiwi cafe on the Christchurch's Port Hills tells our our reporter Laura Tupou the thought that one of the February fires was deliberatly lit makes her angry. Audio
Port Hills fires spark research
Researchers looking at the recovery of the fire-ravaged Port Hills in Christchurch hope their work will help reduce the impact of future fires.
Port Hills chopper crash caused by bucket cables - report
A helicopter crash that killed a pilot fighting the Port Hills fire may have been caused by monsoon bucket cables, an investigation has found.
Tat-shirts to honour Port Hills fire helicopter victim
An Auckland t-shirt company is using designs based on the tattoos and faith of the helicopter pilot who died fighting the Port Hills fires to raise money for his family.
Fire-hit park staff trade bikes for oven mitts
A small oven fire and a lack of experience did not deter staff from the fire-stricken Christchurch Adventure Park, as they volunteered at Ronald McDonald House.
Port Hills on alert with more warm weather on the way
Residents are being told to remain on alert - and to be ready to leave if needed - with warm weather and strong wind gusts forecast this week.
Firefighters on alert for Port Hills flare-up
New hotspots have been found at the Christchurch Adventure Park, with warm weather and a wind change expected this afternoon.
Port Hills fire: more residents allowed home
One Christchurch family will return to "a green oasis in a sea of black" when the cordon to Worsleys Road opens to residents this morning.
Port Hills fire: Major cordon to be lifted
Fire evacuees on Christchurch's Worsleys Road will be allowed back to their homes on Wednesday morning.
Port Hills fire: State of emergency extended
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the state of emergency covering Christchurch and Selwyn has been extended to next week. Video
Queues as fire-affected Chch residents return home
Residents of 102 houses off limits for a week smiled as they went through two cordons lifted this morning. Video
Hundreds farewell pilot killed in Port Hills crash
It was standing room only in Christchurch as about 600 people gathered to farewell helicopter pilot Steve Askin. Video
Port Hills fire: Two-thirds of fire under control
Civil Defence is assessing whether people will be able to get back into their properties on Early Valley and Kennedys Bush Roads in the Port Hills tonight. Video, Audio
Dunne responds to criticism of Port Hills fire
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Peter Dunne, says calls for an independent inquiry into the Port Hills fire are premature. However once the fire is completely out, an incident review will be carried… Audio
