Katy Gosset
A national disgrace - quake-hit home owners lambast officials
A Christchurch man, whose quake damaged home has been deemed repairable, has challenged the head of his insurance company to come and live in it. Audio
Southern Story for 2 August 2012 - Book Discussion Scheme
The Book Discussion Scheme is a not-for-profit organisation that supplies book clubs, and its just signed up its 1000th group. Our Christchurch correspondent, Katy Gosset, visited the scheme and also… Audio
New look for central Christchurch unveiled
The Prime Minister has unveiled the new look for central Christchurch. Audio
One In Five for 29 July 2012
Katy Gosset examines the language of disability and how it's changed over time. Audio
Minister denies corruption allegations at Immigration NZ
The Minister of Immigration, Nathan Guy, has denied allegations of corruption within Immigration New Zealand and he says visas for foreign fishing crews have been audited correctly. Audio
Southern Story for 19 July 2012 - Christchurch Hospital
Christchurch Hospital has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. The major medical facility is in the heart of the city, beside Hagley Park, and played a key role in the February earthquake, treating… Audio
One In Five for 15 July 2012
Katy Gosset visits Kilmarnock Enterprises which has been providing employment for people with disabilities for more than 50 years. Audio
Report on CTV building says the building lacked toughness
An engineer who co-wrote a critical report on the collapse of the CTV building has told a hearing the building lacked toughness and the ability to take strain without breaking. Audio
Southern Story for 5 July 2012 - The Quake Box
To Christchurch now, where the people most affected by the region's earthquakes are getting a chance to tell their stories to a wider audience. Audio
Council questioned at Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission
A man whose wife was killed when the CTV building collapsed says the council's inspections after the September quake were in a mess and signage put on some buildings sent the wrong message that they… Audio
CTV Manager questions what might have been done differently
The manager of the Canterbury Television building which collapsed - killing 115 people says he forever questions what might have been done differently. Audio
One In Five for 1 July 2012
Katy Gosset reports from an Emergency Preparedness Symposium for People with Disabilities in Christchurch. Audio
Southern Story for 21 June 2012 - Alice In Videoland Reopens
How easy is it to run a business when its surrounded by empty lots and construction work ? Katy Gosset paid a visit to find out. Audio
One In Five for 17 June 2012
One in Five meets A Different Light, a mixed ability theatre company, who leave for England this week to show their latest production at a contemporary performing arts festival. Audio
Abuse aboard the Oyang 75
Indonesian fishermen have described being physically abused and called dogs by their Korean bosses aboard the Oyang 75 last year. Audio
Evidence fishermen were intimidated to dump tonnes of fish.
Indonesian fishermen have told a court they felt they had no choice but to dump tonnes of New Zealand quota fish and work 48 hour shifts while aboard the Oyang 75 last year. Audio
Research shows quakes produced millions of tonnes of waste
New research shows the Canterbury earthquakes generated eight million tonnes of waste - forty times what would normally come from local households in a year. Audio
One In Five for 3 June 2012 - LSVT-BIG Therapy for Parkinsons
Katy Gosset drops in on a physical therapy session with Jimmy Jagit Dillon who has Parkinsons Disease. Audio
Medals pretender hangs on despite rift in Otaki
The first man convicted for wearing war medals he never earned is understood to still be on his local community board, despite Otaki people saying he's divided the town. Audio
Southern Story for 24 May 2012 - QEII
Katy Gosset pays a final visit to QEII park - once an emblem of the city but like so many other prominent buildings is now destined for demolition. The stadium, home to the 1974 Commonwealth Games… Audio