Rachel Graham
Here Now: Share Kai in Christchurch
Christchurch group Share Kai puts on events catered by a group of women from refugee backgrounds. It aims to create opportunities for people to meet, eat and get to know each other better. This week… Audio
Aranui residents stuck in homes without buses
A campaign to bring back bus services to the Aranui community says elderly and disabled people are stuck in their homes without public transport. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Share Kai - towards closer communities in Christchurch
A collective of former refugee women come together in Christchurch to share stories, kai and community. Audio
Fewer ICU beds leave Christchurch heart patients waiting
Christchurch cardiac patients awaiting life-saving operations are among those having their surgery delayed, sometimes multiple times, due to a lack of ICU beds. Rachel Graham reports. Audio
81 year old fitness instructor keeping a bounce in her step
At the age of 81 years old a Christchurch fitness instructor is showing that exercise really is vital to keeping the bounce in your step. Each week Paula Barrett leads three fitness classes at… Audio
Christchurch hairdresser puts old tools on display
From curling tongs you heat in the fire, to a shaving and tooth pulling bowl, a new display in Christchurch is showing off a range of grooming techniques from over the centuries. Christchurch… Audio
Failings found in Canterbury's mental health service after two women killed
Critical staff shortages, an unsafe work environment and failures of leadership are among the findings of a review into Canterbury's mental health service. Mental health director, Dr John Crawshaw… Audio
Kiwis told to leave Iran and Israel amid conflict
Kiwis in Iran and Israel are being advised to leave as soon as it is safe to do so, as both countries promise new waves of attacks. On Friday, Israel attacked Iran by targeting nuclear sites, but… Audio
Midday Essentials for Friday 13 June 2025
In today's episode, family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones, there are… Audio
Sentencing for Tingjun Cao under way
The sentencing for Tingjun Cao for murdering real estate agent Yanfei Bao in July 2023 has got under way in Christchurch. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ's first water cremation service available in Christchurch
While on holiday in Bali seven years ago, at accommodation next door to a crematorium, Christchurch woman Debbie Richards started thinking about what happens when we die. She said when she came across… Audio
Second Christchurch school ditches open plan classrooms
A second Christchurch school has made the costly move to ditch its near-new open plan classrooms. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Nurses Organisation holds public meeting
A public meeting organised by the Nurses Organisation has heard stories of patients with acute spinal injuries having to wait for specialist care, psychiatrists struggling to keep up with their… Audio
Canterbury begins clean up process after flooding
The State of Emergency in Selwyn has been lifted, but it will continue in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula until at least tomorrow, as the region starts the clean up process after being inundated in… Audio
Severe weather: RNZ reporter Rachel Graham in Christchurch
Rachel Graham gives Emile Donovan the latest news on the severe weather in Christchurch after the city declared a state of emergency earlier this evening. Audio
Firefighters battling blaze at industrial complex in Bromley
Firefighters are battling a blaze which erupted at an industrial complex in the Christchurch suburb of Bromley this afternoon. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the fire in Maces Road shortly before… Audio
Programme supporting nurse practitioners dumped
A programme to support nurse practitioners in their first year of employment has been dumped, despite it being described as the difference between some staying in the profession and walking away. The… Audio
Isaac Theatre Royal to host NZ Squash Open
Christchurch's Isaac Theatre Royal is usually host to travelling musicians or moving dramatic productions. But this week squash is taking the centre stage, with a glass court installed for the New… Audio
Funding to train specialist nurses yet to be confirmed
Funding to train this year's intake of specialist nurses who can help cover the GP shortage is yet to be finally confirmed despite the course starting last week. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Waimate residents may not be able to drink tap water
A Do Not Drink water notice was issued yesterday - after nitrate levels in the source water for the Lower Waihao rural supply were found to be above acceptable levels. But this isn't the first time… Audio