Adam Burns
Argentinians on cloud nine after World Cup victory
Football fans who flocked to bars around the country this morning were served up an emotional rollercoaster. Argentina edged out France in a gripping World Cup final dubbed the greatest decider ever… Audio
Argentinian fans celebrate World Cup win
Argentinian fans are elated after their team won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
A penalty shoot-out brought a dramatic end to the football world cup in Qatar.
Argentina eventually won, when defending… Audio
Two people arrested over Bexley dog walker stabbing
In Christchurch, two people have been charged over the stabbing of a man on Monday, while walking his dog.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm… Audio
Christchurch stabbing: Bexley park quieter since attack
Some residents in eastern Christchurch are changing they way they use their local park, after a brutal stabbing of a man out walking his dog near the popular park.
The man remains in a critical… Audio
Investigation into dog walker stabbing continues
The investigation into the brutal stabbing of a dog-walker in Bexley in Christchurch is continuing today.
The man was repeatedly stabbed during an early-morning attack yesterday and police say they… Audio
Man critically injured after assault in Bexley
A man has been critically injured in an assault in Bexley in Christchurch.
Police say they were called to the scene on Pages road about 6.20am on Monday.
Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Corin Dann from… Audio
Thousands revel in return of Addington's Cup Day
The punters are revelling in Christchurch's first full-capacity Cup Day in two years. More than 15.000 turned out at Addington - after crowds were banned at last year's event due to Covid.
Our… Video, Audio
NZ Trotting Cup returns to Christchurch's Addington Raceway
The biggest day on Christchurch's social calendar is back. The New Zealand Trotting Cup has returned to Addington Raceway, along with the crowds after two years of Covid disruption.
Our reporter Adam… Video, Audio
Pegasus Bay residents frustrated by fireworks-related fire
People in North Canterbury's Pegasus Bay are relieved to be home a day after a fast moving scrub and forest fire threatened homes and animals.
They're frustrated and annoyed the huge disruption was… Audio
Linwood houses take up Halloween tradition
Some Christchurch residents are going to great efforts to get into the Halloween spirit. A handful of properties in the suburb of Linwood have been decked out with extensive Halloween decorations in a… Video, Audio
Farmers take protest to cities
Farmers have driven their tractors into towns and cities protesting against proposed new agricultural emissions rules.
They argue new rules are being imposed too quickly, and are too expensive.
… Audio
Wintry blast in spring breaks October weather records
A spring Antarctic blast has broken all sorts of records and left much of the country feeling unseasonably chilly.
It was -3C at Wanaka Airport - the coldest October day since 1992. Beaches in… Video, Audio
Weather update in Wellington and Christchurch
Metservice says the worst of the cold snap is hitting the southern and eastern areas of the country.
Snow has fallen from Invercargill up to the Desert Road in the Central North Island.
In… Audio
David Seymour stokes fire against housing rules in Christchurch
Christchurch is fighting back against the government's new rules for housing density and the Act party leader David Seymour was happy to stoke the fire at a public meeting last night.
Adam Burns went… Audio
Anticipation builds in Christchurch ahead of All Blacks test
Christchurch is getting its first All Blacks game in six years on Saturday night, when the side faces off against Argentina.
Our reporter Adam Burns joins us now from Christchurch.
Video, Audio
All Blacks playing in Christchurch for first time in six years
The All Blacks are back in action on Saturday night when they face off with Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium.
The Rugby Championship clash marks the return of test rugby to Christchurch for the… Audio
More money needed for Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough after floods
The pricetag for cleaning up and repairing damage from flooding and slips across Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui - the top of the South Island - is yet to be known, but the government will discuss… Audio
Nine Nelson properties red stickered after flooding
Several people in flood-torn Nelson have been told their homes are unlivable with hundreds of homes still awaiting assessments.
The city remains in a state of emergency and is facing a monumental… Audio
Many evacuated Nelson residents left in flooded limbo
Many evacuated Nelson residents have no idea when they'll be able to return to their homes with parts of the city damaged by flooding and slips. A state of emergency remains in force. Audio
Buller residents nervous ahead of heavy rain
Anxiety is rife in parts of Buller as residents once again brace for more flooding.
Heavy rain is forecast to hit the region from this morning until Thursday, with rivers and streams expected to rise… Audio
