Tim Brown
Wellington Council calls it quits on Reading cinema deal
Wellington City Council has called it quits on a controversial $32-million-deal with Readings International to reopen the cinema complex on Courtenay Place. Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown spoke… Audio
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Christchurch
RNZ's reporter in Christchurch Tim Brown discusses the latest revelations about Gloriavale, the controversy around SailGP and Hector's dolphins, and the intersection of the economy and environment… Audio
Port Hills fire burns into sixth day
The Port Hills fire continues to burn into its 6th day.
The 650-hectare blaze is now contained but huge winds are expected Monday afternoon which could exacerbate hot spots.
Reporter Tim Brown spoke… Audio
Port Hills Fire update with RNZ reporter Tim Brown
Port Hills Fire update with RNZ reporter Tim Brown. Audio
Port Hills fire burns into its third day
Fire crews have again been fighting the huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills for a second night.
Helicopters are expected back in the air again at first light.
One home has been destroyed in the… Audio
Hundreds of firefighters battling Port Hills fire
Hundreds of firefighters are battling to contain the blaze which broke out Wednesday afternoon, seven years to the day of the devastating fires of 2017.
The fire grew from 100 to 630 hectares… Audio
Firefighters now tackle second blaze near Christchurch
Emergency services have confirmed a second fire near Christchurch threatening buildings in Rolleston. Audio
Port Hills fire continues to grow
Fire fighters say no homes have been lost in the Port Hills blaze in Christchurch that's forced the evacuation of 80 properties.
The fire covers 630 hectares and has crossed the boundary into the… Audio
Port Hills fire continues to rage
The fire on Christchurch's Port Hills continues to rage this morning, fanned by a nor'west wind.
The blaze, which broke out near the top end of Worsleys Spur road just after 2pm yesterday , has burnt… Audio
Update on Port Hills fire with Tim Brown
The fire that broke out on the Port Hills in Christchurch yesterday has continued burning overnight. Residents near the area were urged to evacuate yesterday afternoon. An evacuation centre was set up… Audio
Reporter at scene of string of Canterbury fires
Two fire crews remain at the scene of a string of shrub fires which were threatening homes near the Canterbury town of Kirwee.
Fire and Emergency say crews will remain on the ground for most of the… Audio
Coroner's inquest into Mosque terror attacks gets underway
The coroner's inquest into the Christchurch terror attack has now opened.
The court was filled with the families of many of the 51 worshippers who were murdered in the shootings at Masjid Al Noor and… Audio
Gore appoints same chief executive who resigned last month
Gore District Council's chief executive Stephen Parry is back in the role despite resigning last month.
Parry resigned after failed mediation and months of tension with Mayor Ben Bell, who was… Audio
Rainfall brings relief for firefighters in Mackenzie Country
Rainfall overnight has caused relief for firefighters battling multiple blazes in the Mackenzie Country.
The first fire broke out at Pūkaki Downs on Wednesday night and a second started Thursday near… Audio
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Dunedin
RNZ Otago-Southland reporter Tim Brown is in Dunedin, where deputy mayor Sophie Barker has recently resigned, citing difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich. And big changes for Gore District… Audio
Gore councillors to mull petition calling for CEO to resign
The Gore District Council will this afternoon consider a petition calling for chief executive Stephen Parry to resign. The almost 5000 signature petitions came in response to calls from a group of… Audio
Around the motu : Tim Brown in Otago
Tim Brown is an RNZ reporter in Dunedin covering Otago and Southland Audio
Gore grief: The trouble at the Gore District Council
A council paralysed, a mayor and a chief executive not speaking to each other - what's going on in Gore? Audio
Latest from Gore District Council's leadership saga
The Gore District Council is holding its first public meeting since it was revealed its most senior elected and unelected officials are no longer speaking.
Ben Bell ousted long-time incumbent Tracy… Video, Audio
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Dunedin
The issue of karakia at public gatherings has come to a head at a recent Otago Regional Council meeting. Also the Gore District Council has been sentenced on a WorkSafe charge of failing to perform a… Audio