Conan Young
EQC's legacy a degraded housing stock, inquiry finds
The chair of the inquiry in to the Earthquake Commission has grave concerns about the state of the housing stock in Christchurch due to EQC's failure to properly fix quake damage.
It's just one of a… Audio
EQC found by inquiry to be poorly prepared for quakes
An inquiry into the Earthquake Commission has found it was poorly prepared for the Canterbury earthquakes - and has left people with a "deep mistrust of government" that will take years to overcome.
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March 15 massacre gunman pleads guilty
The man accused with the March 15 Christchurch massacres has today pleaded guilty.
RNZ's reporter, Conan Young, has been following the case and spoke to Māni Dunlop outside the High Court.
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15 March anniversary marked despite cancelled service
The first anniversary of the 15 March mosque attacks was marked in Christchurch yesterday, despite the cancellation of the national memorial service.
It was called off because of the risk of the… Audio
Conan Young
RNZ reporter Conan Young has been covering the mosque attacks and their aftermath for the past year. Audio
Lives put on hold by the mosque attacks
Insight - It is a year since the Christchurch mosque attacks, but many are still struggling to recover and to rebuild their lives. In the first six months following the shootings, Conan Young followed… Video, Audio
Plea from mosque shooting victim: find me a home
One of those badly injured in the mosque attacks is worried he and his young family will have nowhere affordable to live, once their temporary accommodation runs out in less than two months.
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Eagle helicopter too noisy for some Cantabrians
Canterbury's top cop would like to see the police eagle helicopter become a permanent feature in the skies above Christchurch despite complaints from some residents about the noise.
Conan Young takes… Audio
Canterbury top cop wants noisy police helicopter to stay
Canterbury's top cop would like to see the police eagle helicopter become a permanent feature. That's despite complaints from some Christchurch residents about the noise. Since the trial started 21… Audio
Catharsis as Christchurch quake redzone development opens
Christchurch residents forced away from their redzone homes returned today for the unveiling of the the Avon loop pathway - the first redevelopment, nine years on from the deadly earthquake.
Reporter… Audio
Gun emplacements restored so history not forgotten
A heritage advocate says he is over the moon to see a special piece of this country's history restored for future generations to enjoy. Three second world war era gun emplacements have been officially… Audio
Rabbit processors complain over compliance measures
Those trying to make a living from selling wild rabbits to restaurants and for pet food say they are being driven out of business by high compliance costs.
Shooters and processors spoken to by RNZ… Audio
Rabbit processing plant is being driven out of business
Those trying to make a living from selling wild rabbits to restaurants and for pet food say they are being driven out of business by high compliance costs. Shooters and processors spoken to by RNZ say… Audio
Tourism operators in Fiordland are struggling
Tourism operators in Fiordland already struggling due to the coronavirus, are now facing a double whammy, with the weather adding to their woes. Torrential rain all through yesterday closed the only… Audio
What does 2020 have in store for fishing industry?
With exports worth around $1.7 billion, fishing is one of this country's biggest earners, employing hundreds of people.
But as well as having an abundance of fish, New Zealand's waters are also home… Audio
One person dead following a house fire in Christchurch
A person has died following a house fire in Christchurch early this morning.
The fire was reported just before six this morning at a boarding house in the seaside suburb of New Brighton.
Reporter… Audio
Convoy to take stranded tourists out of Franz Josef
Three days ahead of schedule, the road south out of Franz Josef will open from two o'clock this afternoon to allow around 1000 stranded tourists to finally leave town.
The guided convoy is strictly… Audio
Franz Josef hopes for open road by Christmas after storm
Things may be looking up for Franz Josef with the Transport Agency hoping to have the badly damaged road to the north open before Christmas.
The news will be a welcome relief to tourism businesses in… Video, Audio
Franz Josef Civil Defence response: Conan Young
A Civil Defence briefing has taken place at Franz Josef as the West Coast grapples with the effects of torrential rain and flooding over the weekend. Meanwhile the Timaru district remains in a state… Audio
Weather: Extra food supplies headed to stranded tourists
Extra food supplies will be flown in to Franz Josef over the next few days to ensure the 900 tourists trapped there and local residents don't run out.
The town is cut off from the north and the south… Audio