Stories by Adam Burns

A leader of Christchurch's LGBTQ community says protest activity in response to a drag queen storytime event inspired more families to attend.

The Black Caps are pushing the reset button ahead of their first assignment after the highs of a remarkable test win in Wellington last week.

Some in the cyclone-battered Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti regions are describing further relief funding for the primary sector as "a drop in the ocean" Audio

A Wellington mother-of-two believes childcare is too expensive and is backing an initiative to make it more affordable for low and middle income families.

A Gloriavale woman admits private conversations that deviated from their beliefs could be shared with leaders.

A Gloriavale mother has denied cutting all ties with her daughter after she chose to leave the West Coast commune.

Donations and messages of goodwill have been flooding in from around the country for devastated Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and Auckland communities.

Businesses and community leaders in Christchurch are concerned around an alleged increase in crime.

Review - The perennial pop showman delivered a poignant tribute to the Garden City, on a night abundant with tributes, celebration and dazzle.

An Auckland swim instructor says the number of water-related deaths over the summer period has left her shocked.

Christchurch city councillors are divided on a contentious council policy which requires members who serve as directors of council-owned organisations to donate tens of thousands of dollars worth of…

An economist doesn't think there will be any cost of living respite for New Zealanders this year.

Health experts are backing the government's decision not to impose pre-departure Covid-19 testing on travellers from China - saying it would be a case of "xenophobia".

Christmas has come early for Argentina as they beat France to win the World Cup, 4-2 in the penalty shootout.

Dunedin city councillors have agreed to a new pay structure which will see two elected members earning less than their peers.

An Auckland woman who took the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to court when pregnant after her husband could not secure a MIQ spot believes the government should apologise.

Wellington man Ed Lee, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, is in disbelief that public funding for a "life-changing" drug that treats his condition is being proposed.

The Minister of Health says the parents who want only unvaccinated blood for their baby's heart surgery should "listen to the health advice on offer".

Roading crews are confident the major route between Nelson and Blenheim will be reopened before Christmas and the "busy summer season".

A football game in Wellington that lasted 45 hours has broken a world record and raised funds for charity.

National Party leader Christopher Luxon believes Covid-19 is no excuse for low attendance rates in schools.

The National Party believes a growing number of mental health facilities could be in jeopardy because there aren't enough workers to staff them.

Races are underway as thousands of punters look on at Christchurch's Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup today.

A survey of pupils at two single sex secondary schools in Christchurch has found they are being sexually harassed at school, online, or when socialising outside school grounds.

The government went in eyes-wide-open when it loaned Ruapehu Alpine Lifts $15 million and it has no regrets, the minister of economic and regional development says.