Fires
Residents concerned if arsonist is responsible for fire
7 Jan 2015
Police say the fire at Pines Beach, Kaiapoi, on Monday that threatened 40 homes is suspicious. Audio
Pines beach residents forced to evacuate
6 Jan 2015
At Pines Beach near Kaiapoi, fire crews and a helicopter with a monsoon bucket battled for hours to bring the blaze under control, after it broke out early yesterday afternoon. Audio
Firefighters kept busy after spate of fires in New Year
6 Jan 2015
While firefighters keep watch at the scene of a pine plantation blaze in Christchurch, authorities in other parts of the country are declaring total fire bans. Audio
Evacuated Pines Bush residents back in their homes
6 Jan 2015
More fire crews will arrive at Pines Beach near Kaiapoi this morning to dampen down hot spots, following yesterday's forest fire. Audio
Insight for 14 February 2010: Arson
14 Feb 2010
Sue Ingram investigates research that suggests arson by young people can indicate a link to other more serious offences Audio
