Katy Gosset
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
Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre
Explosives have been shaking Christchurch's QE2 sports centre today to simulate a magnitude 4 earthquake. Audio
Police trying to identify a man found dead in Chch river
The police in Christchurch say a man found face-down in the Heathcote River this morning has no injuries and it's not clear how he ended up in the water. Audio
Worthy Redeemed is jailed
A man who deliberately grabbed the steering wheel of a car and sent into the path of a bus - killing three young people - has been jailed for 14 years. Audio
Southern Story for 20 October 2011 - Old Timers Clock Museum
Don Tappin manufactures clocks and exports them around the globe. More recently, he's brought the world of clocks to Christchurch, showcasing a selection of rare and international time pieces at his… Audio
Southern Story for 6 October 2011 - Dead End Derby
Katy Gosset gets on the track with Christchurch city's Roller Derby girls. Audio
Govt defends demolitions in Christchurch
There are claims the Historic Places Trust has been gutless, failing to save quake-damaged Christchurch buildings from demolition. Audio
Heritage supports want Christchurch headstones repaired
Heritage supporters are hoping that serious earthquake damage wrought upon Christchurch cemeteries will be repaired- but the issue of who funds that work remains unresolved. Audio
Southern Story for 22 September 2011 - Smoke-free Marae
The South Island iwi, Ngai Tahu, is getting tough on smoking as it considers making its Kaikoura marae smoke-free. Audio
All Blacks meet families of those killed in the Chch quake
The All Blacks have met with the families of those killed in the February earthquake, as part of their three day visit to Christchurch. Audio
Insurance holding back Christchurch
Business leaders say inability to get insurance is holding back Christchurch's recovery. A seminar on the issue was held in the city yesterday. Audio
Southern Story for 8 September 2011 - Addington Transformed
Katy Gosset visits the now vibrant Christchurch suburb of Addington which has been transformed into a substitute CBD. Audio
Skills shortage looms ahead of Christchurch rebuild
Members of the building industry say a serious skills shortage is looming as the Government releases new estimates of the number of homes seriously damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes. Audio
Inquest into earthquake deaths continues
The Coroner will today hear more evidence about the more than 60 language students who perished in the Canterbury Television building when it collapsed in February's earthquake. Audio
Southern Story for 25 August 2011- Russians in Christchurch
Katy Gosset visits a small boutique in Christchurch where members of the local Russian community can find their favourite delicacies. Audio