Adam Burns

Is Christchurch about to dethrone Wellington as the country's new capital of cool? Locals say Otautahi is becoming a hipper, more culturally vibrant place after it was devastated by earthquakes more… Audio

Fire investgators said last summer's huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills started on private property but they've been unable to determine how it broke out. The wildfire started near the a walking… Audio

Friends and family of two women murdered by psychopath Paul Tainui want the Corrections Department held accountable for the failings that contributed to the second killing. Adam Burns reports. Audio

The situation facing the local rural sector worsened when the all important rainfall failed to arrive during Autumn, and then again in Winter. It also comes amid high interest rates and soaring… Audio

A prolonged spell of dry weather has made circumstances extremely tough for farmers in the Hurunui district. But the drought is only one problem the region is facing. Reporter Adam Burns travelled to… Audio

A new critical communication network for emergency services has been launched today, and it's hoped it will resolve some of the shortfalls exposed during Cyclone Gabrielle. The Land Mobile Radio… Audio

Just Standfast was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the offending that took place over a 40 year period inside the secretive Christchurch community. Adam Burns was at the Greymouth District… Audio

Today Adam reviews two podcasts. He looks at Sportscafe-ish, which sees the return of a New Zealand sports television icon. And he chats with Jesse about Transmissions, the definitive story of Joy… Audio

Police are seeking to suspend the liquor licenses of most South Island New World supermarkets for alleged continual breaches of online alcohol advertising controls. A two-day hearing before the… Audio

Dozens of Chinese tourists involved in two seperate bus crashes are being taken to Christchurch on Friday after their frightening ordeal on an icy stretch of rural highway. Adam Burns reports. Audio

Many will have been either celebrating, or comiserating the final score of the men's European Championship played in Berlin this morning. However, patrons, made up mostly of English supporters, left… Audio

its 1-1 in the Euro Cup final between Spain and England. Adam Burns spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Christchurch, and Charlotte Cook was in an underground pub in Wellington. Audio

The Euro 2024 final is underway in Berlin. England is facing Spain in the final, and RNZ reporters are enjoying the match at a collection of pubs around the country. Adam Burns spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss… Audio

The 43-year-old pleaded not guilty by way of insanity and infanticide but was convicted of murdering 2 year-old twins Karla and Maya and six-year-old Liane, three weeks after the family arrived in New… Audio

The long-awaited sentencing of convicted killer Lauren Dickason takes place today nearly a year after she was found guilty of murdering her three children. The 43-year-old has been remanded at… Audio

This week marks 30 years since the Bain family murders, one of the most infamous and widely talked about criminal cases in New Zealand's history. Adam Burns reports. Audio

Our reporter Adam Burns asked people how much they have to pay in school costs for their children Audio

New Caledonian expats in Aotearoa admit they are scared for family and friends amid ongoing violence and civil unrest in the island nation. Adam Burns reports. Audio

Some first year Canterbury University students are hoping a two week trial of serve-yourself mealtimes at a hall of residence will stop them eating into their weekly budgets, and satisfy their hunger… Audio

High emotion and pointed accusations have marked the first three days of the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones. Adam Burns reports. Audio