Rachel Graham
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
Kain Parsons wife speaks at inquest
The wife of a man who died after taking part in a charity boxing match said she thinks the practise is abhorrent, and wants to see it stopped. In November 2018 Kain Parsons, who was 37, took part in a… Audio
Friends and family gather to pay tribute to Yanfei Bao
Friends and family of Yanfei Bao, who was killed in Christchurch in July last year, gathered today to pay tribute to their loved one. Among those who attended today's service was her father, who had… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
In today's episode, the hikoi that left Cape Reinga a week ago is now in Porirua, ahead of the final journey to Parliament on Tuesday. Meanwhile the contingent from Te Waipounamu the South Island has… Audio
Public memorial service held for Yanfei Bao
A public memorial service has been held in Christchurch on Monday morning for Yanfei Bao, who was killed in July last year. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Partner of Yanfei Bao speaks in court
The partner of murdered Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao has described to the court when he realised something sinister may have happened to Miss Bao. 53-year-old Tingjun Cao a Chinese… Audio
53-year-old Tingjun Cao on trial for murder of Yanfei Bao
The High Court has been told that there may have been a sexual element to the attack on a Christchurch real estate agent, whose body was found just over a year after she went missing. 53-year-old… Audio
Yanfei Bao trial begins in Christchurch
The high court trial of the man accused of killing Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao begins today. RNZ reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio