Rachel Graham
Pathologist: sexual assault only explanation for Makaza's death
A pathologist who carried out a post mortem on ten-year-old girl has told the court that sexual assault is the only explanation for her injuries. Audio
Central Christchurch takes another small step towards reopening
The next piece to open will be the west side of Latimer Square and the block up to Manchester Street. Audio
Court told medical staff strugggled to diagnose condition
Medical staff have recounted in the High Court in Christchurch how they struggled to figure out what was wrong with a ten year old who died from her injuries. Audio
Christchurch people gather to protest earthquake response
Several hundred people gathered in central Christchurch yesterday to voice their anger at a growing list of complaints about local and central government's response to the earthquake. Audio
Call for more temporary villages in Christchurch
For people in Christchurch who have to temporarily leave their earthquake damaged home, two housing villages are filling the accommodation gap. Audio
Newly formed Chch management unit
The rebuild of central Christchurch has been taken out of the control of the city council and will now be managed by a newly formed unit within the Government's Earthquake Recovery Authority. Audio
Christchurch to get temporary cardboard cathedral
A cardboard church will be built in Christchurch as a temporary replacement for the Anglican cathedral that's being demolished. Audio
Campaign launched to try and save Otago Womens Rugby
A campaign has been launched to try and save the Otago women's rugby team from becoming a casualty of the Otago Rugby Union's financial woes. Audio
Trades people in Christchurch in short supply
Christchurch trades companies say they are struggling to find experienced staff as the earthquake rebuild begins. Audio
Christchurch cafe and customers defy notice
A Christchurch cafe is defying an order to leave a quake-damaged building that's set to be demolished. So far the customers at Blax cafe on Montreal Street are happy to keep coming along, despite a… Audio
Some DHB's owe staff more than a million hours of leave
The Canterbury District Health Board owes staff more than a million hours of leave - but says that's not unusual for health boards. Audio
Concerns raised that Canty subdivisions could be held up
A major Canterbury property developer is warning a lot of land won't get subdivided because it's too expensive to do new tests on it. Audio
Fear the idea of a park has influenced zoning decisions
Some in Christchurch who found out today they will have to abandon their properties fear they've been rezoned to make way for a park on banks of the Avon River. Audio
Claims of bullying by Christchurch red zone residents
Some Christchurch people with properties in the red zone say they feel bullied by the government's insistence they have to abandon their homes. Audio
Possible delays before police can talk to alleged stabber
Police say it could be several days before they can speak to a man detained after a stabbing rampage in Christchurch yesterday. Audio
Fed farmers says property rights under threat from Transpower
Federated Farmers says Transpower is embarking on a land grab that will see landowners lose property rights over thousands of hectares. Audio
Jock Hobbs remembered for huge contribution
Former All Black and Rugby Union administrator Jock Hobbs is being remembered for his huge legacy to the game of rugby and to New Zealand. Rachel Graham spoke to some of the people who knew him. Audio
Jock Hobbs "never let you down"
Tributes have been flowing-in for former All Black captain and long-time Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs who died yesterday aged 52 - including this one from a former Canterbury rugby captain Don… Audio
Thousands queue to get last glimpse of ChCh Cathedral
More than twenty thousand people stood patiently in line for the chance to get one last glimpse of Christchurch Cathedral before it's partially demolished. Audio
Ellerslie Flower Show returns to Christchurch after quake
In just over an hour, the Ellerslie International Flower Show opens in Christchurch. Audio