Katy Gosset
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
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