Adam Burns
SIX60 and Synthony to be first to play at new stadium
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
Mouldy meals served to students at Christchurch school
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 meet in CH for Special Olympics summer games
1200 athletes are headed to Christchurch for this year's Summer Special Olympics Audio
South Brighton residents unhappy about emergency housing plans
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
Large vegetation fire in Darfield
A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Severe winds cause widspread damage across the country
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
Weather update in Methven and Hanmer Springs
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 call for change to calendar due to weather
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
Damaging health effects found from odours in Christchurch
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
Tall Fern forward set for Mainland Pouakai debut
New Zealand basketballer Charlotte Whittaker admits a decision to come home is both a professional and personal one. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Tall Fern Charlotte Whittaker ready to debut for Pouakai
Charlotte Whittaker is back from a decent stint overseas and a struggle with injury, reporter Adam Burns has her story Audio
Christchurch suburb Halswell overlooked for new footpaths
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
Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill to close
More than 140 workers at Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill will be out of the job before Christmas, with the fate of the site now sealed. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Christchurch teen awaiting life-saving heart transplant
A Christchurch teenager is being forced to put his life on hold as he awaits a life-saving heart transplant. Shade Beardsall has hyper-trophic cardio-myopathy which causes the heart to grow thicker… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Neighbours detail moments after police shooting in Christchurch
Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police shooting a couple in Christchurch on Wednesday night. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Woman dead and man critical after being shot by police in Christchurch
A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Police shooting in Christchurch
Cordons remain in place on Clyde Road in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr where police shot two people at a Kainga Ora property last night. Audio
Thousands of students compete in country's biggest maths competition
Maths was the winner on the day, as thousands of school pupils across the motu have competed for glory in a the country's biggest maths competition. The Times Tables Rock Stars Mathematics Competition… Audio