Civil Defence
Civil Defence in Christchurch alters two key cordons
A resident of Kennedy's Bush Road, Rory Creagh, is happy the cordon is opening today, but he still wants answers about the way the communications were handled. Audio
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
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
Top Stories for Tuesday 21 February 2017
Two key cordons in the Port Hills area will open to residents this morning, Labour's Andrew Little dismisses Maori-Mana deal, Dotcom heartened by High Court ruling, vows to fight on, NZTA report… Audio
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
Civil Defence 'failing' to give Port Hills residents vital info
Civil Defence has again been criticised for poor communication after promising to lift its game following a heated meeting with homeowners yesterday morning. Audio
Port Hills fire: Don't be fooled, it's not over yet
"People look at everything blackened, with no smoke, and they think it's all over - it's not," says a helicopter pilot fighting the Christchurch fires.
Port Hills fire: What you need to know
Residents are starting to return home as the Port Hills fire that destroyed 11 houses is contained. Here's what you need to know.
Port Hills fire: RNZ update from the scene
RNZ senior reporter Saron Brettkelly has been out and about with Port Hills residents today and joins us for an update. 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
Port Hills fire: 'There's just a couple of bricks left'
A man forced to flee his home in Christchurch's fire-ravaged Port Hills has seen devastated remains for the first time.
Port Hills fire: Firefighters 'needlessly' called away
Firefighters were needlessly taken away from a fire in the Port Hills at a crucial time, only to be called back an hour and a half later, their union says.
Residents sift through charred remains of homes as cordons lift
Two cordons were lifted today letting residents return to their homes. Sharon Brettkelly joined two as they anxiously went back to see their houses for the first time since they evacuated. Video, Audio
"Typical Gerry Brownlee" - Christchurch locals
Many Christchurch locals are angry at Gerry Brownlee for criticising Civil Defence's response to the fire while the fire is still burning. Audio
Port Hills homeowners frustrated by 'poor communication'
Worsley Road resident Jack Palovski has no idea when he will be allowed to return to his home, and says his neighbour Miranda Newbury was told by Civil Defence that her house had burnt down when it… Video, Audio
NZDF joins in the race against time to stop the Chch blaze
An Air Force Hercules is expected back in Christchurch today after flying to Australia to pick up supplies to fight the Port Hills fire. Audio
Firefighters are satisfied with their work so far - but the job is not done yet
"It's encouraging isn't it? You come out here and they're having a chat to you and they're still smiling". Guyon Espiner catches up with incident controller Rob Hands last night while some of the… Audio
