Missing Wellington woman, 76, found safe

Missing Wellington woman Kebai Liu has been found safe and well. The 76 years old woman was found overnight, police said on Friday morning at 8:30 am she was located by the police, following calls from the public and has been arrived to her family safely. 

Fires continue to rage through Christchurch's Port Hills

Two large fires are blazing away on the Port Hills near Christchurch.

The fires are near Early Valley Road and Dyers Pass Rd.

The two fire fighters have forced the evacuation of nearby residents. At least one house on Christchurch’s Port Hills has been damaged and destroyed.

A dozen helicopters have been involved in the battle against the fires. Sadly, a pilot has died after a helicopter battling fires crashed this afternoon.