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Around the motu: Tim Brown in Christchurch
It's the sixth anniversary of the Christchurch terror attack, a prolific predator has been sentenced to a long stint in jail, and there's been controversy over the $400,000 chalice artwork renovation… Audio
Govt ministers cautioned about commitments made to survivors of abuse in care
RNZ has obtained notes of an August 26 meeting between government ministers in which the Attorney-General cautioned colleagues about the commitments they made to survivors of abuse in care. Reporter… Audio
Wellington City Council to hold meeting to discuss which programs to cut
Wellington City Councillors will hold a crucial meeting on Tuesday where they discuss which programmes to cut to find hundreds of millions of dollars of savings. Independent Eastern Ward Councillor… Audio
Crown observer to monitor Wellington City Council
Eyes are on Wellington City council, officially. The local government minister's appointing a crown observer to monitor and report back on what he has described as a shambles Things came to a head… Audio
Wellington councilllor Tim Brown speaks on council meeting
A closed door crisis meeting of the Wellington City Council has broken up in the last hour. The government has signalled it could intervene, with one minister describing it as a shambles. Some… Audio
Wellington advances Thorndon Quay upgrade despite petition
Wellington City Council is proceeding with a major road upgrade on Thorndon Quay after councillors voted down a petition to pause and review the plans. The petition was signed by more than… Audio
Around the motu: Tim Brown in Christchurch
Work to restore ChristChurch Cathedral is over - for now. Audio
Wellington bike rack barely used - critics
Wellington City Council has spent $84,000 on a bike rack, that a survey shows is only used by 2.7 bikes a week on average. The two tiered covered rack is on Oriental parade and has space for multple… Audio
At least 200,000 abused in state and faith based care: report
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has found at least 200,000 people have been abused in state and faith-based care since 1950. Reporter Tim Brown who has been covering the abuse in care… Audio
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
