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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08 Jan: Christchurch Police have impounded 26 cars in a crackdown on dangerous driving across the city

08 Jan: Christchurch has been named the country's most turbulent airport for the second year running

08 Jan: Canterbury Police carried out more than 14-thousand roadside breath tests during a major drink driving operation in December

07 Jan: The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027

06 Jan: Cantabrian Rohan Ware is celebrating his maiden New Zealand bowls title

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International:
Jakara Anthony wins gold, Matt Graham silver at Val Saint-Côme World Cup moguls 18:36

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix women's side's run of three unbeaten games has come to an end in the A-League 18:36

Accident and Emergency:
Five people have been involved in separate water-related incidents across the country this afternoon 18:26

Entertainment:
A representative for Ashley Tisdale has shut down speculation suggesting Mandy Moore and Hilary Duff were involved in her "toxic mom group" 18:23

Cricket:
The Canterbury Kings are determined to bounce back after suffering a heavy 87-run defeat to Northern Districts in the Super Smash 18:06

Tennis:
The first ASB Classic women's semi-final is underway on centre court 17:56

Entertainment:
Ben Affleck felt "massive embarrassment" after being snubbed in the Best Director category at the Oscars 17:53

Entertainment:
Celine Dion has joined TikTok 17:23

Entertainment:
Mickey Rourke has slammed the "humiliating and embarrassing" GoFundMe campaign which has been set up to help him pay his rent 16:53

International:
New video emerges of ICE agent shooting Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis 16:46

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