Stories by Adam Burns

Businesses and community leaders in Christchurch are concerned around an alleged increase in crime.

Review - The perennial pop showman delivered a poignant tribute to the Garden City, on a night abundant with tributes, celebration and dazzle.

An Auckland swim instructor says the number of water-related deaths over the summer period has left her shocked.

Christchurch city councillors are divided on a contentious council policy which requires members who serve as directors of council-owned organisations to donate tens of thousands of dollars worth of…

An economist doesn't think there will be any cost of living respite for New Zealanders this year.

Health experts are backing the government's decision not to impose pre-departure Covid-19 testing on travellers from China - saying it would be a case of "xenophobia".

Christmas has come early for Argentina as they beat France to win the World Cup, 4-2 in the penalty shootout.

Dunedin city councillors have agreed to a new pay structure which will see two elected members earning less than their peers.

An Auckland woman who took the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to court when pregnant after her husband could not secure a MIQ spot believes the government should apologise.

Wellington man Ed Lee, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, is in disbelief that public funding for a "life-changing" drug that treats his condition is being proposed.

The Minister of Health says the parents who want only unvaccinated blood for their baby's heart surgery should "listen to the health advice on offer".

Roading crews are confident the major route between Nelson and Blenheim will be reopened before Christmas and the "busy summer season".

A football game in Wellington that lasted 45 hours has broken a world record and raised funds for charity.

National Party leader Christopher Luxon believes Covid-19 is no excuse for low attendance rates in schools.

The National Party believes a growing number of mental health facilities could be in jeopardy because there aren't enough workers to staff them.

Races are underway as thousands of punters look on at Christchurch's Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup today.

A survey of pupils at two single sex secondary schools in Christchurch has found they are being sexually harassed at school, online, or when socialising outside school grounds.

The government went in eyes-wide-open when it loaned Ruapehu Alpine Lifts $15 million and it has no regrets, the minister of economic and regional development says.

The government is putting $25 million towards seismic strengthening for the Canterbury Museum's $205 million redevelopment.

The boss of Local Government New Zealand is urging people who have not received voting forms to "not leave anything to chance".

The board of a Mid Canterbury secondary school at the centre of extensive bullying allegations believe recent media reports are not a fair representation of the school.

Some Christchurch residents are supporting the council's rejection of the government's new rules on housing intensification.

A series of violent attacks on teenagers around a Christchurch mall has sparked concerns among community leaders.

The principal of a Christchurch school where a convicted white supremacist failed to be elected to its board believes the outcome underlines what the school is about.

A former Gloriavale member has told the court her treatment at the Christian community made her suicidal, during a harrowing testimony on Wednesday.