Katy Gosset
Chch protest group is calling for an independent investigation
A Christchurch protest group is calling for an independent investigation into whether quake-damaged council buildings had enough insurance. Audio
Building begins on new Chch business and technology centre
There are calls for Christchurch to rebrand itself "the Innovation City" as building begins on a new business and technology centre. Audio
Canterbury leads way in drop in crime
Reported crime has hit a 15 year low and quake -ravaged Canterbury is leading the way with a dramatic 22 per cent drop. Audio
Southern Story for 29 March 2012 - Racing Pigeons
Our Christchurch correspondent Katy Gosset visits the Richmond Working Men's Club Pigeon division, to share their anxious wait for the birds' return. Audio
A precedent setting court case on climate change
A precedent setting court case - heard today in Christchurch - will determine whether regional authorities must take climate change into account when considering coal mining consents. Audio
Bringing down the Christchurch Cathedral
Cranes rolled into Cathedral Square today to begin the controversial deconstruction of the city's iconic cathedral. Audio
Christchuch man charged with attempted murder
A 27 year old Christchurch man has been charged with attempted murder and injuring with intent following two stabbings during rush hour traffic in the city last week. Audio
Fears the Christchurch rebuild is in jeopardy
There are fears the Christchurch rebuild is in jeopardy as the city's rental housing market reaches crisis point. Audio
Southern Story for 15 March 2012 - Dairy and Spice Emporium
Sanjay Patel runs a dairy and spice emporium in Christchurch, and is understandably passionate about nuts and spices. But visitors may get more than they've bargained for, as Sanjay often converts his… Audio
Fate of some Restart Mall retailers uncertain
Some retailers in Christchurch's container mall are facing an uncertain future with the news that one property owner may soon rebuild on the land. Audio
Investigation into why children were playing on rail bridge
Child Youth and Family is investigating how four children ended up unsupervised on a railway bridge and a four year old girl got struck by a train. Audio
More on search and rescue efforts being blamed for 5 deaths
A lawyer is claiming five victims of February's Christchurch earthquake died because of inept search and rescue efforts. Audio
A warning about a serial arsonist in Christchruch
The police in Christchurch fear they could end up with a homicide on their hands if a spate of late night arsons continues. Audio
Christchurch Cathedral is coming down
After months of speculation, it's been announced that Christchurch Cathedral will be mostly demolished. Audio
Southern Story for 1 March 2012 - Rocket Languages
Katy Gosset visits a local business that's got the world talking - in more ways than one. Rocket Languages offers on-line courses in everything from French to Hindi. And, despite a year of upheaval… Audio
Thousands gather in Christchurch
Checkpoint looks back on the public memorial service in Christchurch. Audio
Thousands gather in Christchurch
At least 20 thousand people gathered at the public memorial service in Christchurch to remember the earthquake that occured one year earlier. Audio
Southern Story for 16 February 2012 - Sumner
As the anniversary of February's devastating earthquake approaches, we revisit one area that's seen buildings come down and people forced from their homes. Audio
More homes zoned red in Christchurch
Two hundred home owners must abandon their properties after being newly red zoned in Christchurch today. Audio
An urgent demolition in Christchurch
An urgent demolition is being organised in Christchurch because authorities have discovered critical structural damage to an apartment complex. Audio