Rachel Graham

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

A judge has told jury members in the trial of a Christchurch man accused of multiple sex offences that they need to decide if they can trust the evidence of the 15 female complainants. John Hope… Audio

Heavy snow in Central Otago this morning has brought delight to tourists but headaches for farmers, with up to 15 centimetres falling in some areas. The Spring snow dump left thousands without power… Audio

The defence for a man accused of multiple rape and sexual violation charges, says the jury needs to purely look at the facts of the case, and not whether they like the accused man, or approve of his… Audio

A Christchurch man accused of multiple sexual assaults has been described in the Crown's closing address as treating women with contempt, and assuming he could use their bodies as he liked. John Hope… Audio

The brakes are on the Christ Church Cathedral restoration, following the Government's decision to not front up with cash to meet the project's multi-million-dollar shortfall. Rachel Graham has more. Audio

A document leaked to RNZ shows that Dunedin hospital staff are reporting about 500 incidents a year of theatre instruments were found to be contaminated. The report found the sterilisation centre is… Audio

Reporter Rachel Graham hit the streets of Christchurch to find out how often people use food delivery services like Uber Eats. Audio

Crown prosecutor William Taffs told the court that John Muchirahondo is accused of sexually violating 15 women, many of whom he met at parties or out on the town. Mr Taffs says Mr Muchirahondo had sex… Audio

A trial is underway in Christchurch of a man facing more than 30 charges of sexual assault. John Hope Muchirahondo, who's well known in football circles in Christchurch and Auckland, is accused of… Audio

A raft of policy changes which could affect how much you've got in your back pocket came into force today including some relief for parents of young children, Auckland drivers, and investment property… Audio

The nurses' union said its members are dismayed at the latest cost cutting move within the health sector, with a halt to hiring people for non-frontline roles, Rachel Graham reports. Audio