Conan Young
Neighbours allowed into homes in Ashburton suburb
Our reporter Conan Young is in Ashburton. Audio
Ashburton home where four died under police guard
An Ashburton home where a woman and three children were found dead yesterday remains under police guard this morning Audio
The latest from our reporter in Ashburton
More now from Ashburton where three children and a woman have been found dead inside a house in Tinwald, on the outskirts of the town. Audio
Farmers making huge profits from tenure review
New research shows land the crown sold to farmers under tenure review for 11 million dollars has been resold for 3-hundred million dollars. Audio
Deadline looms for Tiwai Point decision
The owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter must decide today whether they'll cut the amount of power they buy from Meridian Energy or close the operation down. Audio
ECan's Future Direction
Conan Young explores democracy, water rights and the future of Environment Canterbury Audio
Christchurch passes Long-Term Plan
The Christchurch City Council has passed its Long-Term Plan including rates rises of over 27-percent over the next four years. Audio
Govt's motivation for dumping Chch councillors questioned
As the government considers a return to having at least some elected regional councillors in Canterbury, its motivation for dumping the council in the first place is being questioned. Audio
Some Cantabrians still without power a week after big snow
In the back blocks of Canterbury, farms are still having to deal with the aftermath of the freezing temperatures earlier this week. Audio
Council shies away from tough alcohol rules
The Dunedin City Council has shied away from introducing tough new rules for bars after consulting with the public. Audio
Jai Davis' mother considers private prosecution
The mother of Jai Davis is considering a private prosecution or taking civil action over the death of her son at Otago Prison. Audio
Christchurch ratepayers pick up the tab again
Christchurch ratepayers are going to have to pick up more of the cost of repairing earthquake-damaged pipes and roads. Audio
Plan to soften blow of Christchurch rates rises
Christchurch ratepayers are being spared the full brunt of a huge 28% rates rise under a new proposal announced today by the mayor, Lianne Dalziel. Audio
Bar owners say new rules would force lay-offs
Christchurch bar owners expect they will have to lay off staff if they're forced to close early as part of stricter licensing rules. Audio
Early closing costs jobs
New early closing times for bars in the Waimakariri District have already cost jobs as bars notice a downturn in their customers. Audio
Govt accused of short changing council
The government is being accused of short changing the Christchurch City Council by refusing to pay anything towards a 400-million-dollar cost over-run on repairs to quake damaged pipes and roads. Audio
Scott Watson argues the right to speak to media
The convicted double-murderer, Scott Watson, will be in the High Court in Christchurch today challenging a decision to ban him from speaking to a North and South journalist. Audio
Potential pitfalls in new rules for migrant workers
There are concerns in Christchurch that new immigration laws could lead to workers being poached by rival employers. Audio
Proposed new quake measures could be devastating for small towns and cities
Some cities will be granted an extra 20-years to bring their earthquake prone buildings up to scratch. Audio
Small towns fear new quake prone legislation will spell their end
New Zealand's heritage-rich provincial towns are worried new quake prone legislation could mean the death of their communities. Audio
