Adam Burns
Crime in Christchurch at crisis-point - fed-up business owner
A fed up Christchurch business owner says she feels violated and believes crime in the city has reached crisis point.
It follows another flurry of break ins - with nine businesses targeted overnight… Video, Audio
Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today Adam talks to Jesse about Whistleblower and No Skins with Jinx and Shea. Audio
Mama Hooch sex attacks: Fourth man found not guilty
A fourth man accused of sexual violation - following a night out at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch five years ago - has been found not guilty..
A woman alleges she was sexually violated on a couch at a… Video, Audio
Mama Hooch sex attacks: Fourth man stands trial in Christchurch
A fourth man charged with sexual violation connected to Christchurch bar Mama Hooch is standing trial.
The accused is friends with two other men found guilty last week of a raft of charges including… Video, Audio
Christchurch eye surgeon sentenced for attempted murder
That's how the actions of Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison were described in the High Court this morning as he was sentenced for the attempted murder of his former landlord.
Dallison received… Audio
Christchurch eye surgeon sentenced to more than six years
This morning Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison was sentenced to more than six years in jail for an attack on his former landlord and the man's wife.
Adam Burns was in court, and spoke to Midday… Audio
Christchurch bar owner burgled two nights in a row
A bar owner in Christchurch is at a loss for what to do after being burgled two nights in a row.
It was one of several establishments broken into during a crime rampage around the city early Monday… Video, Audio
Music Critic: Adam Burns
RNZ Christchurch journalist Adam Burns joins Jesse to talk about the music of the late jazz musician Amad Jamal and the first ever live performance by Jai Paul at Coachella. Audio
Reducing class sizes by one won't do much, say teachers, parents
Some parents are struggling to see how taking just one student out of a teacher's classroom will lift their child's learning outcomes.
The Education Minister announced the Goverment will reduce… Video, Audio
Seven killed in 12 hours on NZ roads after campervan crash
Police have this afternoon issued a plea for motorists to take better care on the roads, following the death of seven people in the space of 12 hours.
Superintendent Steve Greally says he feels for… Audio
Community leaders impressed and annoyed by three waters changes
Some community leaders say there are glimmers of hope in the government's proposed changes to Three Waters.
But others say they are a backward step and one of the few supporters is expressing doubt.
…Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today RNZ Christchurch reporter Adam Burns is reviewing podcasts Broken Record and What A Lad. Audio
West Coast Regional Council chair voted out of office
A disconnect between the council and the chair of the West Coast regional council has been cited as one of the reasons he was voted out of office by his colleagues this morning. Allan Birchfield had… Audio
Excitement, relief for Scott Robertson with All Blacks coach role
A mix of excitement and relief. That is how Scott Robertson is descibing his emotions, a day after he was finally confirmed as the next All Blacks coach.
Players, administrators and fans were… Video, Audio
Milestone for Christchurch Cathedral rebuild with stabilisation
A huge milestone in the rebuild of the Christchurch Cathedral.
Twelves years since the Canterbury earthquakes caused extensive damage to the building, community leaders and project managers have… Video, Audio
Buzz in the air in Christchurch ahead of Sail GP
There is a buzz in the air in Christchurch with the international high speed sailing competition SailGP arriving for its New Zealand debut this weekend.
A crowd of about 15,000 will converge on… Audio
Black Caps preparing to face Sri Lanka
The Black Caps are pushing the reset button ahead of their first assignment after the highs of a remarkable test win over England in Wellington last week.
They face a Sri Lankan test team in… Audio
Wellington mother gives verdict on National Party plan
A Wellington mother says childcare is too expensive and she's giving the thumbs up to the National Party's plan to make it more affordable for low and middle income families.
Families who qualify for… Audio
Podcast Critic: Adam Burns
Today Adam talks to Jesse about Questlove Supreme and Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware. Audio
Thousands head to Elton John concert in Christchurch
Thousands turned out in Christchurch last night for Sir Elton John and the biggest concert the city has seen in several years.
RNZ reporter Adam Burns was there.
He spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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