Katy Gosset
Royal Commission hearings continue in Christchurch
A Christchurch city council manager has told the Royal Commission there was an element of chaos after the first earthquake in September 2010 as staff sought to get systems in place. Audio
Southern Story for 2 February 2012 - Demolition Work in Christchurch
Katy Gosset pays a fresh visit to the central city Red Zone where demolition work has been underway throughout the holiday period. Audio
Women relive fear when quake damaged mall
Colleagues of a Christchurch man killed in February's earthquake today relived the frightening moments when the quake struck. Audio
Owner asked why he didn't strengthen building before quake
The owner of a building that collapsed in last February's Christchurch earthquake - killing four people - has faced questioning about why he did not get recommended strengthening work done. Audio
Optimism for tourism in Christchurch
Summer's usually a bumper season for tourism, and never have operators been keener to reap the rewards of the fine weather, than in quake-hit Christchurch. Audio
Live report from Sumner on latest earthquakes
Our reporter Katy Gosset is in Sumner. Audio
Another 1600 properties have been rezoned
People in Christchurch's white zone want the Government to identify which properties can't be rebuilt on so homeowners can move on with their lives. Audio
Gift wrappers face big challenges during holiday season
Christmas is nearly upon us and if you've still got a pile of presents to wrap, spare a thought for the country's professional gift wrappers. Over the last month they've wrangled everything from 50… Audio
Insurance heavyweight IAG looks to snap up troubled AMI
The Australian insurance giant, IAG, is offering 380 million dollars to buy the beleaguered AMI and take over its nearly 500 thousand customers. Audio
Southern Story for 15 December 2011 - Linwood Village
In response to the Canterbury earthquakes, the Government has built two villages in the suburbs of Linwood and Kaiapoi to provide temporary accomodation for those who've lost their homes. Our… Audio
The search for the body of Hayden Miles
One person stands accused of murder and two others have appeared in court today over the disappearance of the Christchurch teenager, Hayden Miles. Audio
Supermarket under fire for liquor licence application
A Christchurch supermarket is facing stiff opposition to its application for a liquor licence - with one opponent saying the move would amount to legalised drug dealing. Audio
Southern Story for 1 December 2011 - Air Traffic Centre
Katy Gosset reports from the Christchurch air traffic centre, which helps to control NZ's 30 million square kilometres of controlled airspace. Audio
Survivors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Chch
Surviors of the collapsed Pyne Gould building in Christchurch where 18 people died in February's earthquake have today relived their experiences on that day. Audio
National rejected Labour claim of cuts to police recruiting
The National Party says there have been no cuts to this year's billion dollar plus police budget. Audio
Southern Story for 17 November 2011 - Risingholme Orchestra
Katy Gosset meets some seasoned musicans who have their own symphony orchestra. Members of the Risingholme Orchestra range in age from 35 to 93 with many of the principal players in their eighties. Audio
Man charged with murder of Jade Bayliss
Five days after the Christchurch teenager, Jade Bayliss was found dead in her home a man has appeared in court charged with her murder. Audio
IRD figures show many workers have left Christchurch
Inland Revenue figures show at least a thousand workers left quake-ravaged Canterbury each month in the six months to August. Audio
A nationwide security review at CYFS offices
A man's bloody rampage targeting social workers in Christchurch has sparked a review of security at the largest government department. Audio
Southern Story for 3 November 2011 - Brett Wells
Katy Gosset drops in on the local musician and Rockshop entrepreneur, Brett Wells. Brett started out in a covers band, but turned his passion for music into a profitable business, helping to make the… Audio