Adam Burns

Christchurch weighs a state of emergency as flooding slams the city: suburban streets are knee deep in water, four people are rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters in Little River and huge downpours… Audio

Flooding is surging through Christchurch, with the Heathcote River breaching its banks and water rising threatening properties in suburban streets. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

Efforts are underway to salvage a damaged catamaran that ran aground in Canterbury's Banks Peninsula at the weekend. The Black Cat Cruises vessel got into trouble during a return journey on Akaroa… Audio

A Christchurch cricket club welcomed an overseas touring team from Australia and the UK to its scenic home ground. Ben Stokes' brother was among the players taking to the field. Christchurch reporter… Audio

Three companies have been fined a total of $345,000 for their part in a landslip that swamped a Queenstown cemetery and forced dozens of nearby residents to evacuate their homes during the region's… Audio

The government is pushing ahead with plans to loosen regulations for the hemp industry, which it says has been hamstrung by outdated rules. The changes mean hemp growers will no longer require a… Audio

Special Olympics fever has touched down in Christchurch with the national summer games getting under way. The pinnacle event for athletes with intellectual disabilities has returned to the Garden City… Audio

Two New Zealand heavyweight music acts have been confirmed as the first names to play at Christchurch's new One New Zealand stadium Six60 and Synthony will play the the soon-to-be-opened venue, also… Audio

Parents of some children at Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch have expressed concern after some pupils were served meals covered in mould. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Corin Dann from outside… Audio

1200 athletes are headed to Christchurch for this year's Summer Special Olympics Audio

Residents in the east Christchurch suburb of South Brighton are unhappy that emergency housing may be built on a reserve in their quiet cul-de-sac. Adam Burns reports. Audio

A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Wild weather has battered parts of the country in both islands after rare red level wind warnings were issued. In the South, fire crews have had their hands full, combatting a large scrub fire in… Audio

RNZ reporter Adam Burns is in Methven and updates Kathryn on the effects of the severe weather conditions. Also talking to Kathryn is Hamish Dobbie, CEO of the Hurunui District Council and incident… Audio

Rowing clubs around the country are imploring the sport's governing body to rethink its calendar after one of its major regattas was again hampered by weather. Adam Burns reports. Audio

People in the Christchurch suburb of Bromley are feeling vindicated after health researchers have found environmental odours have damaging health effects. Locals living in the suburb believe they've… Audio

New Zealand basketballer Charlotte Whittaker admits a decision to come home is both a professional and personal one. Adam Burns reports. Audio

Charlotte Whittaker is back from a decent stint overseas and a struggle with injury, reporter Adam Burns has her story Audio

A Christchurch councillor is angry a burgeoning suburb has been overlooked for new footpaths, in favour of other parts of the city. Adam Burns has more. Audio