Tim Brown

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

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. Audio

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 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

Emergency services have confirmed a second fire near Christchurch threatening buildings in Rolleston.  Audio

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

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

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

The coroner's inquest into the Christchurch terror attack has now opened.

The court was filled with the families of many of the 51 worshippers who were murdered in the shootings at Masjid Al Noor and… Audio

Gore District Council's chief executive Stephen Parry is back in the role despite resigning last month.

Parry resigned after failed mediation and months of tension with Mayor Ben Bell, who was… Audio

Rainfall overnight has caused relief for firefighters battling multiple blazes in the Mackenzie Country.

The first fire broke out at Pūkaki Downs on Wednesday night and a second started Thursday near… Audio

RNZ Otago-Southland reporter Tim Brown is in Dunedin, where deputy mayor Sophie Barker has recently resigned, citing difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich. And big changes for Gore District… Audio

The Gore District Council will this afternoon consider a petition calling for chief executive Stephen Parry to resign. The almost 5000 signature petitions came in response to calls from a group of… Audio

Tim Brown is an RNZ reporter in Dunedin covering Otago and Southland Audio

A council paralysed, a mayor and a chief executive not speaking to each other - what's going on in Gore? Audio

The Gore District Council is holding its first public meeting since it was revealed its most senior elected and unelected officials are no longer speaking.

Ben Bell ousted long-time incumbent Tracy… Video, Audio

The issue of karakia at public gatherings has come to a head at a recent Otago Regional Council meeting. Also the Gore District Council has been sentenced on a WorkSafe charge of failing to perform a… Audio

In Hawke's Bay, many children returned to school this morning for the first time since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the region.

Some schools in Napier have returned today, but the picture is as… Audio