Conan Young
Concussions left murder-accused with short fuse, Crown says
A jury has been told Troy Taylor killed 15-month-old Ihaka Stokes after losing it due to the effects of the repeated concussion injuries he had suffered. Conan Young was in court. Audio
Ethical fishing method nominated for top award
A Napier fisherman has been nominated for a major international award for a cage that allows under-sized fish to swim free. Audio
Irrigators blamed for drop in salmon numbers in Canterbury
One Canterbury angler says he'd have more lucky winning lotto than catching a salmon, because fish screens that are supposed to prevent them from being sucked in to irrigation canals are not working. Audio
Protests nation-wide over water rights
A 15,000 signature petition has been presented at Parliament calling for all exports of New Zealand drinking water to stop. Video, Audio
Cameras could force half of all fishers out
Half of New Zealand's inshore fishing fleet could be put out of business with the introduction of cameras to monitor fish dumping.That's the prediction of an Auckland University academic as the… Audio
Trident could miss out on roll out of cameras on fishing boats
There are now doubts about whether a cameras on fishing boats trial involving Trident Systems will be part of a wider rollout of cameras across the entire fishing fleet. Conan Young reports. Video, Audio
Families attend Chch earthquake memorial unveiling
The Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial was unveiled to the public at a memorial attended by more than 3000 people. Video, Audio
Christchurch Memorial
The public will have its first chance to see an $11 million earthquake memorial today, after family members of the injured and dead held an emotional private service at the site yesterday evening. Audio
Bruce Springsteen fans queue for days ahead of SI show
Some Bruce Springsteen fans have queued for days ahead of the Boss' show in Christchurch tomorrow night - on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Video, Audio
Funeral held for pilot killed while fighting Port Hills fire
A funeral was held in Christchurch today for helicopter pilot Steve Askin, who died while helping fight the Port hills fires. Video, Audio
Conan Young with the latest on Port Hills fire
It's expected to be weeks before this fire is fully out. Our reporter Conan Young reports from Cashmere on the latest in the effort to douse the blaze. Audio
Conan Young with the latest on Port Hills fire
Our reporter in Bengal Drive describes how the fire has consumed almost everything in it's path. Audio
Conan Young with the latest on Port Hills fire
Our reporter Conan Young tells of a couple of hotspots flaring up in the Port Hills overnight. He says this has become the country's largest wildfire in 16 years. Audio
Conan Young on Worsley Road reports to us
Our reporter Conan Young brings us the latest from Worsely Road where homes have been damaged in the fire. Audio
Helicopters ramp up battle against Chch blaze
Reporter Conan Young says it's a hive of activity as choppers get to work on the fire. He says temperatures are rising and the wind seems to be blowing the fire back towards Governor's Bay. Audio
Port Hills fires reach fourth day
Conan Young describes the scenes from the foot of the Port Hills as the blaze burns on this morning. Audio
Port Hills fires force hundreds of evacuations
RNZ Conan Young says fires are still burning strongly. Audio
Port Hills fires are threatening homes in Governors bay
Helicopters are back in the air over the Port Hills where the fire's flared up overnight threatening homes. Residents had a a sleepless night, particularly those who were evacuated from their homes. Audio
Heartache for Christchurch as fires blaze
Christchurch residents are devastated by fires that have ripped through the Port Hills. Conan Young talked to some of those affected. Video, Audio
RNZ reporter with the latest details on Port Hills fire
Properties have been damaged, residents evacuated - and a pilot has lost their life while fighting a large blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills. RNZ reporter Conan Young has the latest. Video, Audio
