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During Afternoons with Jim Mora on Thursdays at approximately 3:30pm.

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15:18 Southern Story for 25 October 2012 - Homelessness

Finding somewhere to live in Christchurch has become a challenge - not just for workers helping with the rebuild - but also for some of the city's youth who have limited prospects. (11′16″)

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15:10 Southern Story for 18 October 2012 - Didgeridoos

The ancient art of didgeridoo-making gets a revamp, courtesy of Grant Lewis of Golden Bay. (11′14″)

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15:33 Southern Story for 11 October 2012 - Shane Tatum

Katy Gosset with a story about a man who lost his home and livelihood in the February quake and who is gradually piecing his life back together. (11′24″)

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15:20 Southern Story for 4 October 2012 - The Piano Man

Sage Forest visits the Piano Man, Bill Wallis, in Golden Bay for a look and a listen to the state of the art Live Performance LX Model player - the only one in the country. (10′56″)

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15:29 Southern Story for 27 September 2012 - Rhys Darby

A visit to Christchurch proved a surreal step back in time for one of the country's top comedians. Rhys Darby met his wife and performed his first stand up routine in the now quake-ravaged Christchurch CBD. (11′16″)

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15:16 Southern Story for 20 September 2012 - Pudding Hill

There are no boundaries in the air, but people come from all over the world to jump out of planes, helicopters and balloons, at a Boogie. Pudding Hill drop zone in Methven hosted the Southern Summer Jam Boogie. The airfield has not only the longest skydiving business, but also the only school in the world. Sage Forest drops in for advice on what to do if your chute fails, and what to wear on jump 100. (11′14″)

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15:20 Southern Story for 13 September 2012 - Aftershock

A talented young rock band by the name of Aftershock is hoping to make its mark at the upcoming Smoke Free RockQuest - as part of the People's Choice competition. Katy Gosset, drops in on a rehearsal. (10′52″)

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15:22 Southern Story for 6 September 2012 - Schnapp Dragon Distillery

Sage Forest takes her taste for the single malt whisky to a boutique distillery in Takaka. (11′31″)

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15:24 Southern Story for 30 August 2012 - Sydenham Graffiti Artists

Katy Gosset reports from the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham, where bare spaces and tagged walls are giving way to some large-scale murals by local graffiti artists. One of them, Wongi Wilson, was raised in Sydenham and is eager to give back to his local community. But, as he tells Katy, the fight to get recognition for graffiti art continues. (11′14″)

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15:34 Southern Story for 23 August 2012 - Upper Takaka Country Club Pig Hunt

It's a part of our rural Kiwi culture - hunting. It keeps pests down, puts food on the table and tends to run in the family. Sage Forest heads out to the Upper Takaka Country Club annual pig hunt. (11′18″)

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15:18 Southern Story for 16 August 2012 - Youth Hub

Christchurch is welcoming young people back to its city centre with the launch of a new Youth Hub. A series of buildings along Barbadoes Street now house youth agencies, a health centre devoted to young people and a weekend youth market. (10′59″)

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15:19 Southern Story for 9 August 2012 - Marlborough Falcons

Sage Forest with a story about the karearea, or New Zealand falcon, that are threatened by predators and habitat loss. There are thought to be only 4000 pairs left in the wild, making them rarer than kiwi. (11′48″)

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15:22 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 dropped in on one of its long running book groups. (10′50″)

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15:15 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 the many who were seriously injured. Christchurch correspondent Katy Gosset discovers the hospital faces its own quake-related challenges as it plans for the future. (10′42″)

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15:23 Southern Story for 12 July 2012 - HANDS

'HANDS' is New Zealand's longest-standing non-dollar trading scheme. At the Winter Market in Takaka, Sage Forest enters into the spirit of this vibrant local economy. (11′36″)

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15:20 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. (10′41″)

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15:17 Southern Story for 28 June 2012 - South Island Maori Rock Art Project

Sage Forest ventures into the cave of the Opihi Taniwha and learns about the South Island Maori Rock Art Project. (10′28″)

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15:21 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. (8′55″)

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15:23 Southern Story for 14 June 2012 - Luminate Festival

It's a steep climb from Riwaka to the top of Takaka Hill, and an even steeper climb from Golden Bay. But at the top of the hill popularly known as Marble Mountain, is Canaan Downs - a magical spot that's been a site for dance parties for decades. Luminate Festival is not strictly a dance party though - it strives to have minimal environmental impact and build a sense of community through music and knowledge sharing. (11′38″)

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15:17 Southern Story for 31 May 2012 - Patriarch Grapes

Sage Forest is in the thick of wine-land - the Wairau Valley, at the last block of grapes to be harvested by Patriarch Wines, with vineyard manager Hudson Steele. (10′54″)

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