Rachel Graham
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
Winners annoucned for 2012 Ellerslie Flower Show
The gold medal winners of this year's Ellerslie International Flower show have been named in Christchurch, with many taking their inspiration from the February 22nd earthquake which cancelled last… Audio
Christchurch car sales up as insurers pays out
While many businesses in Christchurch are still struggling to get back on their feet after over a year of earthquakes, car sales, including many luxury models, are booming. Audio
Sumner residents seek answers to when they can return home
Some Christchurch residents say the Christchurch City Council has been too slow to resolve the threat of rock fall to their homes, and they now hope the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority will… Audio
Unions says Government is backing attack on workers' rights
Ports of Auckland isn't the only industrial action underway this week. There is also unrest in the meat industry and resthome sector. Audio
Thousands take comfort from quake memorial service
We look back at the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake. Audio
Last unidentified victims of Chch quake laid to rest
The last unidentified victims of the Christchurch earthquake have been laid to rest in a ceremony in Christchurch. Audio
A year on, many homeowners facing very uncertain future
Many Christchurch residents are facing huge uncertainty about the future of their homes. Just over 6000 properties have to be abandoned, because of extensive damage to the buildings and the land… Audio
More than half quake appeal funds yet to be distributed
A year after the devastating quake in February less than half of the two hundred million dollars people donated to help Christchurch has been given out. Rachel Graham reports and Mayor Bob Parker… Audio
Insight for 19 February 2012
Rachel Graham & Bridget Mills look at Christchurch and its people a year on from the earthquake Audio
Candidates battle for place on Christchurch City Council
Despite the growing anger directed at the Christchurch City Council and the thousands of protesters who this week gathered to call for it to be dumped mid year - there are still people fighting to… Audio