Conan Young
Ramadan extra poignant for Christchurch Muslims
Reporter Conan Young goes to the Linwood mosque, where a special halal hangi was put on during the month of Ramadan Video, Audio
Gamal Fouda hoping to be Imam and politician
The Imam of Al Noor Mosque says he hopes to enter local politics in Christchurch to build community relations in the city. Video, Audio
Company owner fined $64,000 over fatal helicopter crash
A fine has been handed down in the Christchurch District Court over one of the country's worst helicopter crashes in recent times. All seven of those on board the single-engine Squirrel helicopter… Audio
Victim Support hasn’t consulted victims, families - lawyer
Lawyer Andrew Oh, who is helping 64 people affected by the mosque attacks, says Victim Support failed to properly consult with those it is seeking to help, despite its CEO's claims that it has. Video, Audio
Money brings relief for mosque shooting victims
There's relief in Christchurch as terror attack victims are told much-needed money is on the way. After eight weeks, Victim Support has finally revealed it would be handing over another $3.5 million… Audio
Police won't be charging Thompson and Clark
Police have found Thompson and Clark did nothing illegal when it sent an unlicensed investigator to record a meeting between Southern Response claimants in 2014. The firm had been hired by the… Audio
Donors upset at slow pace of funds distribution
Pressure is mounting on Victim Support to hand out more of the millions of dollars it has collected for those affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks. Video, Audio
Pike River mine ceremony
A ceremony has just taken place at the foot of the Pike River mine. It was initially to mark the start of the re-entry but that has had to be postponed. RNZ reporter, Conan Young has just been at the… Audio
Tears shed at news Pike re-entry would be delayed
Pike River families desperate for the mine re-entry will find out more today about when it might now happen, after yesterday's shock decision to delay going in. After battling for more than eight… Audio
Large police presence in Phillipstown, Christchurch
There is a large police presence in the Christchurch suburb of Phillipstown, with roads cordoned off. A local resident told reporter Conan Young police told him they'd found a suspicious package. Audio
Mosque shooting widow feels let down by ACC
A woman whose son and husband died in the mosque massacres is having to battle ACC to keep a roof over her childrens' heads. ACC has told Ambreen Naeem it'll pay her 80 percent of her husband's part… Video, Audio
Man arrested over anti-Muslim tirade wants to meet with worshippers
A man who admitted unleashing a hate filled tirade at worshippers outside the Al Noor mosque says he would like to meet with them and apologise. Reporter Conan Young was in court when Daniel Tuapawa… Video, Audio
'It's very hard to ask for the money' - families of mosque victims struggling
Some family members of the mosque shooting victims are struggling to make ends meet, as they're not eligible for ACC cover. So what's happened to the millions of dollars raised by the public in the… Audio
Man caring for wife worries about paying bills
The husband of a woman severely injured in the Christchurch mosque shootings says he's worried about the couple's financial future. Mohammed Mashud hasn't been able to work since his wife was shot… Audio
Victims' families to see Christchurch terror accused in court
The families of those killed in the mosque shootings will today get their first chance to see the man charged with the horrific crime. Brenton Tarrant will appear at the High Court in Christchurch via… Audio
Hokitika homeowner's anger over stormwater failure
A Hokitika homeowner is angry the town's stormwater system failed to clear heavy rain fast enough to save his place from getting flooded. The man, who has asked not to be named, shares the house with… Audio
Rain-battered West Coast in state of emergency
A state of emergency is in place in Westland as the coast is pounded with up to 800ml of rain. There are widespread flooding and slips, rivers are at record levels, roads are closed and there have… Audio
West Coast rivers reach record levels
We speak to reporter Conan Young who has just arrived in the West Coast, which is experiencing significant rainfall - and expecting more overnight. Audio
Christchurch reporters Conan Young, Maja Burry describe attacks
RNZ Christchurch reporters Conan Young and Maja Burry have spent the past week covering this story. They were near the scene when the attacks happened last Friday, and describe what they've been… Audio
Schools reopen as Christchurch grapples with scale of tragedy
Three days on from the shootings, Christchurch is trying to establish some sense of normality. As Conan Young reports, for many the full weight of what has happened is only now starting to sink in. Video, Audio