Katy Gosset
Requests to euthanise healthy animals gets worse at Xmas
Vets are being asked to euthanise healthy animals, especially as holidays approach. The Veterinary Council says it doesn't like the practice, but admits it happens. Audio
Beating an eating disorder
What are our children eating ? And what if they're actually not eating much at all ? Katy Gosset talks to parents about the rise of eating disorders. Audio
Bigger than the baby blues
Life changes don't come much bigger than having a baby. But with the excitement comes stress. Katy Gosset looks at coping with a new baby. Audio
Rescue from 'Middle Peak Hotel'
In this episode of Eyewitness: a dramatic alpine rescue that kept New Zealand on tenterhooks
More than thirty years ago, two climbers were stranded on Mt Cook for two weeks, while the media recorded… Audio
Suicidal people turn to community services as hospitals full
Mental health advocates in Christchurch say distressed and suicidal people are coming to them for help because they can't get into specialist hospital services. Audio
Heavy rainfall closes roads, schools in Canterbury
Katy Gosset is in Leeston where torrential rain is turning streets into waterways. Video, Audio
Investigators warn of flaws in way pilots are medically assessed
Transport investigators are warning a fatal helicopter crash in 2015 has exposed serious flaws in the way pilots are medically assessed for flying. In a statement the CAA says it will look at whether… Audio
Investigators concerned with the medical checks for pilots
Transport investigators say a helicopter crash in 2015 has exposed serious flaws in the way pilots are medically assessed for flying. Transport Accicdent Investigation Commission spoke to reporter… Audio
How to avoid dinner table dramas
Did your delicious dinner get the "Yuck!" treatment? Katy Gosset talks to families about fussy eating and a clinical psychologist serves up some tips. Audio
More women in construction industry but issues remain
Statistics show the number of women in construction has nearly doubled in recent years. But - on International Women's Day - RNZ's Katy Gosset talked to a number of women working on building sites and… Audio
Time for mistletoe and holly - the New Zealand versions
So the pine trees are up and the carolers are singing about decking the halls with boughs of holly. With Christmas hard on our heels, Katy Gosset asks if we should revisit our festive flora. Audio
Govt to rebuild coastal Kaikoura road and rail corridor
Kaikoura businesses have welcomed news that the government will rebuild the coastal road and rail route, and will spend $5 million restoring the Kaikoura Harbour. Audio
Buzz Aldrin to spend night in Chch hospital for observation
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin will spend tonight in Christchurch Hospital, due to fluid in his lungs. Mr Aldrin was visiting the South Pole when he fell ill. Audio
Fighting for your livelihood
A spike in aggravated dairy robberies across the country has placed many owner/operators in danger. The Police Association says drug users needing cash are targeting dairies, many of which are owned… Audio
The Science Of... Snow
What is snow? How and where is it made? Why is it white? Alison Ballance and Katy Gosset head to Mt Ruapehu in search of the answers to all your questions about snow. Audio, Gallery
Testing meth houses for The Science Of... podcast
Katy Gosset ventured inside a meth house as part of The Science Of - RNZ's new podcast about everyday science. Audio
The Science Of... Meth Houses
How safe are meth houses really? And what's it like to go inside? Katy Gosset and Alison Ballance take the plunge and ask how much meth is too much when it comes to setting a national standard? Audio, Gallery
How is the air up there?
Households in Rangiora are being wired up, inside and out, with small devices that measure wood smoke. Audio, Gallery
Nurturing migrant mums - the midwife's role
A landmark pay parity case taken by midwives against the government would have gone to court today (15 August 2016) but - just days out from the hearing - the parties decided to enter mediation. The… Audio
Forty-four years ain't bad
In this final spectrum Justin Gregory presents a series of Spectrum stories past and present that represent the wondrous array of every day Kiwis. Audio