Katy Gosset
Royal Commission questions engineers about the building code
Commissioners hearing evidence about the collapse of the CTV building have today asked expert engineers whether there were errors in the Building Code at the time the office block was built. Audio
Engineer says CTV building didn't meet Code
A structural engineer has told a hearing that parts of the CTV building did not meet the Building Code. Audio
One In Five for 12 August 2012
Katy Gosset meets the Christchurch team that builds and sends customised wheelchairs all over the globe. Audio
CTV designer apologises to families for the first time
The man whose firm designed the CTV building has apologised for the first time to the families of the 115 people killed when the building collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake. Audio
Draughtsmen have no recollection of working on CTV building
Two draughtsmen say they have no recollection of working on the CTV building despite one being recorded as having worked more than a hundred hours on the project. Audio
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