Adam Burns

Tougher fire restrictions for the scorched Canterbury region aren't expected to come into effect until later this week. This is despite a flurry of wildfires that have broken out throughout the region… Audio

A small group of young voyagers is set to embark on the trip of a lifetime - travelling to Antarctica for a month-long visit. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to a few of the lucky explorers. Audio

Organisers of the Christchurch Show are breathing a sigh of relief following a positive start to the three-day event today. There had been fears of an A&P no-show earlier this year when its… Audio

Christchurch has once again had the chance to get amongst the food, fashion and fanfare for the annual New Zealand Trotting Cup today. In what organisers describe as Cantabrians' big day, a crowd of… Audio

Intimate questions about the clothing and physical appearance of murdered Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao have been heard in court. Adam Burns reports. Audio

It has been a stressful few weeks for the 600 employees at Timaru's Smithfield plant after owner Alliance revealed its proposal last month to close the 139-year-old site. Adam Burns reports. Audio

Is Christchurch about to dethrone Wellington as the country's new capital of cool? Locals say Otautahi is becoming a hipper, more culturally vibrant place after it was devastated by earthquakes more… Audio

Fire investgators said last summer's huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills started on private property but they've been unable to determine how it broke out. The wildfire started near the a walking… Audio

Friends and family of two women murdered by psychopath Paul Tainui want the Corrections Department held accountable for the failings that contributed to the second killing. Adam Burns reports. Audio

The situation facing the local rural sector worsened when the all important rainfall failed to arrive during Autumn, and then again in Winter. It also comes amid high interest rates and soaring… Audio

A prolonged spell of dry weather has made circumstances extremely tough for farmers in the Hurunui district. But the drought is only one problem the region is facing. Reporter Adam Burns travelled to… Audio

A new critical communication network for emergency services has been launched today, and it's hoped it will resolve some of the shortfalls exposed during Cyclone Gabrielle. The Land Mobile Radio… Audio

Just Standfast was sentenced to four years imprisonment for the offending that took place over a 40 year period inside the secretive Christchurch community. Adam Burns was at the Greymouth District… Audio

Today Adam reviews two podcasts. He looks at Sportscafe-ish, which sees the return of a New Zealand sports television icon. And he chats with Jesse about Transmissions, the definitive story of Joy… Audio

Police are seeking to suspend the liquor licenses of most South Island New World supermarkets for alleged continual breaches of online alcohol advertising controls. A two-day hearing before the… Audio

Dozens of Chinese tourists involved in two seperate bus crashes are being taken to Christchurch on Friday after their frightening ordeal on an icy stretch of rural highway. Adam Burns reports. Audio

Many will have been either celebrating, or comiserating the final score of the men's European Championship played in Berlin this morning. However, patrons, made up mostly of English supporters, left… Audio