A crew is continuing to dampen hotspots.

The blaze spread a little under a hectare - and a fire and emergency spokesperson believes it may have been sparked by a vehicle exhaust.

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22 Feb: Christchurch City Council says no previous complaints had been made about two dogs involved in an attack yesterday, that left three people injured

22 Feb: Fifteen years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquake, belief light may finally be at the end of the tunnel

21 Feb: Two dogs have been impounded by Christchurch Council Animal Management officers and three people are in hospital after an attack in the North West

21 Feb: Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch

21 Feb: Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet

20 Feb: The Central Stags have posted a massive 211-run win over the Wellington Firebirds, to book their place against Canterbury in Sunday's one-day men's cricket final

20 Feb: Three men will appear in court today, following a gang-related altercation in Christchurch's Northcote

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Entertainment:
Jennifer Garner's children think she is "fully cringe" 15:17

Rugby:
Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year 14:57

Accident and Emergency:
Two people have died and another three are in a critical condition, after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough 14:47

Entertainment:
The Nancy Guthrie reward money has been doubled as the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues 14:47

General:
Alisa Camplin-Warner calls for more funding after historic 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 14:17

Entertainment:
Romeo Beckham has added fuel to his brother Brooklyn's family feud, by "liking" an Instagram video claiming Nicola Peltz is "the problem" 14:17

Soccer:
Wellington Phoenix football coach Giancarlo Italiano is stepping down with his head held high 14:07

Entertainment:
Brandi Glanville has finally discovered the cause of the facial disfiguration which aged her "20 years overnight" 13:47

Cricket:
The Black Caps are trying not to be upset at their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan being abandoned due to rain in Colombo 13:37

Law and Order:
Christchurch City Council says no previous complaints had been made about two dogs involved in an attack yesterday, that left three people injured 13:27

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