Katy Gosset
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
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