Adam Burns
Final submissions in disappearence of John Beckenridge
Final submissions in the coroners court case into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his step-son are being heard.
The coronial hearing which aims to establish whether the pair are dead or… Audio
Business booming for restaurant with no set opening hours or menu
A Christchurch restaurant that opens when its owner wants to is still doing a roaring trade without hiking its prices. Addington's Afghan restaurant doesn't advertise, has no set times and no menu… Video, Audio
Beckenridge said to be erratic prior to mystery disappearance
The best friend of John Beckenridge has told a court of how he became worried about his friend's increasingly erratic behaviour in the days before his disappearance. 64 year old Beckenridge took his… Audio
Exhausted Bromley residents face council over wastewater smell
Residents of the Christchurch suburb of Bromley are at breaking point as the saga over the wastewater treatment plant lingers on.
Christchurch City Council is awaiting a settlement from its insurer… Audio
Mama Hooch sexual assualt attackers finally revealed
One of the women targeted by the brothers convicted of rape and drink-spiking at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch says she is relieved the pair's identities have been revealed.
Danny and Roberto Jaz were… Audio
Failed search for missing father and stepson a 'let down'
A witness has told the coroners court she feels let down by the police officers investigating the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his 11-year-old stepson Mike.
The pair were last seen in the… Audio
Crime in Christchurch at crisis-point - fed-up business owner
A fed up Christchurch business owner says she feels violated and believes crime in the city has reached crisis point.
It follows another flurry of break ins - with nine businesses targeted overnight… Video, Audio
Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today Adam talks to Jesse about Whistleblower and No Skins with Jinx and Shea. Audio
Mama Hooch sex attacks: Fourth man found not guilty
A fourth man accused of sexual violation - following a night out at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch five years ago - has been found not guilty..
A woman alleges she was sexually violated on a couch at a… Video, Audio
Mama Hooch sex attacks: Fourth man stands trial in Christchurch
A fourth man charged with sexual violation connected to Christchurch bar Mama Hooch is standing trial.
The accused is friends with two other men found guilty last week of a raft of charges including… Video, Audio
Christchurch eye surgeon sentenced for attempted murder
That's how the actions of Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison were described in the High Court this morning as he was sentenced for the attempted murder of his former landlord.
Dallison received… Audio
Christchurch eye surgeon sentenced to more than six years
This morning Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison was sentenced to more than six years in jail for an attack on his former landlord and the man's wife.
Adam Burns was in court, and spoke to Midday… Audio
Christchurch bar owner burgled two nights in a row
A bar owner in Christchurch is at a loss for what to do after being burgled two nights in a row.
It was one of several establishments broken into during a crime rampage around the city early Monday… Video, Audio
Music Critic: Adam Burns
RNZ Christchurch journalist Adam Burns joins Jesse to talk about the music of the late jazz musician Amad Jamal and the first ever live performance by Jai Paul at Coachella. Audio
Reducing class sizes by one won't do much, say teachers, parents
Some parents are struggling to see how taking just one student out of a teacher's classroom will lift their child's learning outcomes.
The Education Minister announced the Goverment will reduce… Video, Audio
Seven killed in 12 hours on NZ roads after campervan crash
Police have this afternoon issued a plea for motorists to take better care on the roads, following the death of seven people in the space of 12 hours.
Superintendent Steve Greally says he feels for… Audio
Community leaders impressed and annoyed by three waters changes
Some community leaders say there are glimmers of hope in the government's proposed changes to Three Waters.
But others say they are a backward step and one of the few supporters is expressing doubt.
…Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today RNZ Christchurch reporter Adam Burns is reviewing podcasts Broken Record and What A Lad. Audio
West Coast Regional Council chair voted out of office
A disconnect between the council and the chair of the West Coast regional council has been cited as one of the reasons he was voted out of office by his colleagues this morning. Allan Birchfield had… Audio
Excitement, relief for Scott Robertson with All Blacks coach role
A mix of excitement and relief. That is how Scott Robertson is descibing his emotions, a day after he was finally confirmed as the next All Blacks coach.
Players, administrators and fans were… Video, Audio
