Conan Young
Chch reporter Conan Young gives an update on the fires
Reporter Conan Young has the latest news on the fires surrounding Christchurch city. Audio
Bugs are the way of the future, NZ bug farmer says
Peter Randrup runs Anteater, a company that makes food from bugs like locusts. He tells Checkpoint that it makes perfect sense to farm bugs, and eat them. Video, Audio
Opinions divided on memorial to quake victims in Christchurch
Made up of 185 empty chairs - one for each victim - the work currently sits over the road from where the CTV building once stood, but there is a proposal to move it onto the currently empty lot. Audio
Driverless electric vehicle launched at Chch Airport
A driverless electric shuttle was launched at Christchurch Airport today, and will eventually transport passengers and their bags around the airport. Video, Audio
Christchurch City Council pressured to pay $28m towards carpark
The council was given just four days to agree to a deal, or the 140-million-dollar central city development would be scrapped. Audio
Documents show ratepayer cash supporting private enterprise
The Christchurch City Council has contributed $28 million towards a carpark owned by one of the city's wealthiest men, Philip Carter. Audio
State house sell off shaping as election issue
In November,The Government announced it wanted to sell two-and-a-half-thousand homes in Christchurch to a private provider with the aim of speeding up the building of new homes for those in need. Audio
No Chch cathedral decision this side of Christmas
An announcement on whether the Christchurch Cathedral will be restored, or torn down, now won't be made until next year. Video, Audio
Kaikoura celebrates as SH1 south reopens to daytime traffic
State Highway One south of Kaikoura has reopened to daytime traffic after it was closed due to 26 landslips caused by last month's devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake. Video, Audio
Residents threaten court action over floodlights
Residents in the affluent Christchurch suburb of Cashmere are threatening court action over a tennis club's decision to install floodlights. Audio
Low-tech solution keeps Kaikōura retailers in business
Customers can view products from Kaikoura's retailers on a website and then book a personal shopper to take them around stores using Facetime. Conan Young gives it a go. Video, Audio
Stranded freight train moved; no longer looting target
The freight train that fell prey to looters after being stranded north of Kaikoura by last month's earthquake has now been moved. Audio
Kiwirail Stranded freight train moved: not a looting target
The freight train that fell prey to looters after being stranded north of Kaikoura by last month's earthquake has now been moved. Audio
Tourist attacked by seal in Abel Tasman National Park
An 18-year-old German tourist was repeatedly bit on both legs by a seal at Separation Point this afternoon. Audio
RNZ reporter Conan Young seeks answers at Solid Energy HQ
RNZ reporter Conan Young attempted to talk to Solid Energy today, after repeated attempts by Checkpoint. But they still won't comment. Video, Audio
Quake-affected businesses say they need more help
The government has extended its Kaikoura business assistance package to Hanmer Springs, and for another eight weeks, but some employers say it still falls short of what they need. Audio
Tiny settlement of Rakautara marooned after quake
People living in Rakautara, north of Kaikōura, have been cut off since the 7.8 quake struck last month. And authorities have told them it could be months before slips are cleared. Video, Audio, Gallery
Kaikoura schools adapt to the new normal
Conan Young is in Kaikoura, and visited Saint Joseph's School to see how the town's youngest citizens, and their teachers are coping with the earthquake and the continuing aftershocks. Audio
Kaikoura farmers celebrate return of milker trucks in and out of town
Kaikoura dairy farmers are celebrating being able to truck their milk out of the district for the first time since the earthquakes. Video, Audio
Cars leave for Kaikoura from Mt Lyford
The first of two convoys going north from Mount Lyford has left for Kaikoura. Our reporter Conan Young was there as they headed off. Audio
