Adam Burns
Thirty years of Illmatic: Artists and pundits pay tribute to rap classic
RNZ reporter Adam Burns spoke to some of Aotearoa's hip hop community about why Illmatic is so revered. Audio
Super Rugby: Crusaders at the bottom of table
The Crusaders find themselves in unfamiliar teritory following a scarcely believable start to their Super Rugby campaign. The 14 time champs remain winless from 5 games and sit bottom of the table… Audio
Japan establishes itself as top place for NZ rugby players
Japan has established itself as the top destination for top New Zealand rugby players who want to ply their trade offshore. Firstly the money is good, the brand of rugby is enticing and flights back… Audio
Lyttelton gearing up for return of SailGP this weekend
Lyttelton is gearing up for the return of SailGP this weekend, and local businesses are hoping it will fill their sails too. It is the second time the port town near Christchurch is staging the 2 day… Audio
Two New Zealanders killed skiing in Japan
Authorities have confirmed that two New Zealanders have been killed while skiing in Japan.
A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were part of a group of six backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when an… Audio
Man charged with murder after stabbing in Christchurch
A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year old man at a Christchurch property last night.
Police were called to the Hereford Street property after 10 pm, to… Audio
Concertgoers spellbound by NZSO concert Beyond Words
An incredible, near-spiritual experience.
That's how some concertgoers described the first Beyond Words concert at the Christchurch Town Hall last night, which saw the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra… Audio
Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today Adam talks to Mark about two podcasts, Black Girl Songbook and Filthy Ritual. Audio
Canterbury aerospace centre to lift local economy
A new aerospace centre in Canterbury is expected to lift the local economy by up to a billion dollars and secure the local sector's talent in New Zealand. The Tawhaki National Aerospace Centre at… Video, Audio
Christchurch Commonwealth games in 1974 first colour TV broadcast in NZ
Thursday marks 50 years since Dick Tayler galloped to 10,000 metre glory at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.
The Christchurch games, dubbed "the friendly games" marked the second time New Zealand hosted… Audio
Dry conditions take hold in the South Island
A South Island farmer says he hasn't seen conditions this dry in years.
Several parts of the country are experiencing very dry to extremely dry conditions with widespread fire restrictions and a… Audio
Homicide inquiry in Christchurch after 38-year-old found dead
A homicide investigation is underway in Christchurch after a 38-year-old man was found dead in the suburb of Aranui early this morning.
Police were called to Carisbrooke Street shortly before half… Audio
American gunshot expert testifies at coronial inquest
An American doctor who has treated more than a thousand gunshot victims says all ambulance paramedics should be trained to deal with mass shootings. John Hick has been giving evidence at the inquest… Audio
Counter terrorism expert addresses coronial inquest into Christchurch terror attack deaths
An international counter terrorism expert believes an attack at Christchurch's Linwood Islamic Centre in 2019 could have been avoided if police knew about the warning passed on by a parliamentary… Audio
Police operator defends how units were used during mosque attacks
A senior tactical operator has defended how police units were deployed on the day of the Christchurch mosque attacks. The coronial inquiry into the 2019 terror attacks continued at Christchurch today… Audio
No breakdown in comms during mosque attack - police controller
There was no breakdown in communication. That was the assurance offered by a senior police controller who was in the southern communications centre on the day of the Christchurch mosque attacks… Audio
Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today Adam talks to Jesse about Groovy Movies and 60 Songs that Explain the 90s. Audio
Mosque attack inquest reveals dramatic recording
Dramatic recordings of police radio communications as the Christchuch mosque attacks unfolded show emergency services scrambling to respond. The coronial inquest into the 2019 terror attacks continued… Audio
Senior police officer believed there were 6 gunman in mosque during attack
An AOS medic says he was not aware of a "load and go" strategy employed by commanders at Christchurch's Linwood Mosque on March the 15th and believed ambulances were on their way. The admission came… Video, Audio
Ambulance officer breaks down in court during mosque attack inquest
A senior ambulance officer has broken down in court after being asked whether more staff could have saved lives at Christchurch's Al Noor mosque in 2019. The coronial inquest into the March 15th… Audio