Conan Young
Wild weather across the West Coast
Hari Hari farmer Murray Wyatt says the storm quickly got worse, ripping trees out of the ground. RNZ reporter Conan Young explores just how extreme the weather was on the West Coast. Video, Audio
Ex-cyclone Fehi hits: West Coast braces for storm damage
It's been a week of weather extremes, and the deep south is bearing the brunt of it. On Tuesday drought was declared in Southland, while last night the region was preparing for flooding. A severe… Audio
Tears flow as Pike River Recovery Agency opens
The agency has opened in Greymouth and will be responsible for recovering the bodies of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine. Video, Audio
Pike River recovery agency opens
The job of recovering the bodies of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine will take an important step on Wednesday. The doors of the Pike River Recovery Agency - Te Kahui Whakamana Rua Tekau ma… Audio
Call for fishing guides to be licensed
Fishing guides say it is only a matter of time before somebody is injured or killed on a fishing trip organised by a cowboy operator. Audio
Outspoken - Canterbury Water
In this Outspoken, recent dairy intensification in Canterbury has raised worries about the impact of nitrates and other chemicals in the water supply there. Our Canterbury reporter Conan Young asks… Audio
Plea for govt to keep irrigation subsidies
The new government is being urged not to follow through on its promise to cancel any new loans to irrigation schemes. Conon Young reports. Audio
Fisheries shake-up labelled a rebranding exercise
A shake-up of the Ministry for Primary Industries is being criticised for not going far enough to fix the country's fisheries. Last week a new organisation, Fisheries New Zealand was unveiled as a… Audio
Fears new fisheries unit doesn't have specialist knowledge
There are concerns the new standalone fisheries unit in the Ministry for Primary Industries won't be specialised enough to do its job properly. The ministry is losing its all-encompassing role and… Audio
Christchurch could be forced to chlorinate its water
Christchurch residents could face a three percent rates increase if the government forces the council to chlorinate its drinking water. Audio
Why is there so much variation in petrol prices around NZ?
The government says petrol in New Zealand has gone from being some of the cheapest in the OECD to some of the most expensive and has ordered an inquiry to find out why. Video, Audio
'People are chomping at the bit to get back in here'
After months of waiting keen mountain bikers got to experience the Christchurch Adventure Park again after the destructive Port Hills fires. Video, Audio
Final arguments made in babysitter murder trial
Shayal Upashna Sami is accused of murdering toddler Aaliyah Ashlyn Chand in 2015. The Crown says Ms Sami hit Aaliyah, the defence says she fell off a couch. Audio
Carers asked if enough was done to ensure safety of man
Darryl Kitto, 47, had an intellectual disability and was subject to a compulsory care order when he fell from a cliff while having his photo taken by a person responsible for looking after him. Audio
Shortage of teachers stalling building programme
A chronic shortage of people training to become teachers of trades is another hurdle to overcome if Labour is going to be able to build 100,000 new homes. RNZ News has been told this year there are… Audio
Water charging considered for Christchurch
Christchurch householders could soon be charged by their council for the water they use. Six councils including Auckland ask for a contribution depending on how much water people use with this… Audio
Council could end up buying 35 flood prone homes
Christchurch City Council could end up buying up to 35 homes as a way to solve the problem of properties along the Heathcote River being repeatedly flooded. Video, Audio
New mothers warned off tap water in Ashburton
Health authorities are warning of the increasing agricultural pollution in Canterbury drinking water that's potentially lethal to newborn babies. Data from the regional council shows nitrate levels… Audio
Chch Red Zone cycling project to open
The first project designed to repopulate Christchurch's residential red zone is about to open in the form of a cycle and walking trail. Video, Audio
Chch community cries foul over flying fox removal
A Christchurch community is crying foul over a proposal to remove its squeaky flying fox, which has generated complaints from neighbours and defied the council's attempts to tone it down. Video, Audio
