Despite most of summer now behind us, New Zealand’s most dangerous fire conditions are just beginning. Why? Science reporter Jamie Morton explains. Follow our Port Hills fire live updates here.

any replacement of that fuel loads on the port hills, there's lots of talk in ... "Fire and Emergency New Zealand, has done extensive work with community groups providing information on low ...

The blaze is thought to be the worst forest fire in New Zealand since 1955. Nelson MP Nick Smith said the entire region was a "tinderbox" and its 70,000 residents were "on edge." Twenty-three ...

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has imposed a temporary ban on all fireworks and sky lantern activity on the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula, and Kaitorete Spit from 12pm, Friday 20 December to 8am ...