Adam Burns
Tall Fern forward set for Mainland Pouakai debut
New Zealand basketballer Charlotte Whittaker admits a decision to come home is both a professional and personal one. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Tall Fern Charlotte Whittaker ready to debut for Pouakai
Charlotte Whittaker is back from a decent stint overseas and a struggle with injury, reporter Adam Burns has her story Audio
Christchurch suburb Halswell overlooked for new footpaths
A Christchurch councillor is angry a burgeoning suburb has been overlooked for new footpaths, in favour of other parts of the city. Adam Burns has more. Audio
Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill to close
More than 140 workers at Tasman's Eves Valley Sawmill will be out of the job before Christmas, with the fate of the site now sealed. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Christchurch teen awaiting life-saving heart transplant
A Christchurch teenager is being forced to put his life on hold as he awaits a life-saving heart transplant. Shade Beardsall has hyper-trophic cardio-myopathy which causes the heart to grow thicker… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Neighbours detail moments after police shooting in Christchurch
Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police shooting a couple in Christchurch on Wednesday night. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Woman dead and man critical after being shot by police in Christchurch
A woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Police shooting in Christchurch
Cordons remain in place on Clyde Road in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr where police shot two people at a Kainga Ora property last night. Audio
Thousands of students compete in country's biggest maths competition
Maths was the winner on the day, as thousands of school pupils across the motu have competed for glory in a the country's biggest maths competition. The Times Tables Rock Stars Mathematics Competition… Audio
Cyclist death due to poor traffic management: Coroner
A coroner says a cyclist hit and killed by a concrete truck south of Christchurch died because of poorly designed traffic management controls. Adam Burns has more. Audio
Events scheduled for Christchurch's new central city stadium
The countdown is on for the long -awaited opening of Christchurch's new central city stadium. The 25,000 seat Te Kaha, officially known as One New Zealand Stadium, finally opens in April. But the… Audio
Coroner wants law change in corporate boxing
A coroner wants to see a law change when it comes to corporate boxing and for more stringent controls over such events after the death of Christchurch man Kain Parsons. Mr Parsons died following 30… Audio
Creatives behind 'Outrageous Fortune' reflect 20 years on
This week marks twenty years since beloved New Zealand television series Outrageous Fortune first went to air. The award-winning comedy-drama based in West Auckland was appointment viewing during its… Audio
Is NZ getting short changed when it comes to big concerts?
Is New Zealand getting short changed when it comes to big music concerts? Venue operators and promoters say that attracting the biggest artists to these shores is proving difficult. There was Taylor… Audio
South Islanders relieved but weary as weather events wrap up
People at the top of the south are relieved the worst of yesterday's weather passed them by but many are weary as they look ahead to a lengthy clean up. Adam Burns filed this report. Audio
Flood-hit regions brace for more heavy rain
Exhausted locals still recovering from last week's destructive storm and widespread flooding in the top of the South Island are now bracing for another round. Adam Burns reports. Audio
Lucky Lorde fans get advance listen of new album
Devout Lorde fans have had the chance to hear her new album in its entirety before its revealed to the rest of the world on Friday. Reporter Adam Burns went along. Audio
Celebrations continue after Crusaders win
The celebrations are continuing in red and black country following the Crusaders Super Rugby triumph at the weekend. Crowds are gathering in central Christchurch this afternoon to catch a glimpse of… Audio