Southern Stories

An insight into one of television's first celebrity chefs from a local woman who knew her well. Audio

We're in Christchurch to catch up with some of the city's newest residents. Of the thousands of migrants who make their homes in New Zealand every year, about 15 hundred do so in the garden city. Audio

Christchurch is in the midst of Cup Week, and we meet a man who's been a regular fixture at the key races for the last 80 years. Norm Bennison is 100 years old but still seldom misses the New Zealand… Read more Audio

What does the way you hold your knitting needles say about you? Its among the topics that come up at 'In Stitches', a regular knitting group that has brought together craftswomen from around the… Read more Audio

This week fashion took to the road on two wheels. Audio

Where we head out to lunch with a new club that has just one membership criterion. Audio

Where restaurant goers have a new way of expressing their satisfaction, or lack thereof, in a particular establishment. Audio

Christchurch has been playing host to the region's motorhome enthusiasts. An Annual Expo showcased the latest in mobile home products whilst also providing a chance for fellow nomads to share a few… Read more Audio

This week Katy Gossett looks at an up-and-coming theatre company in A Different Light with their fresh perspectives on life. Audio

This week we pay a visit to one of the country's lesser known religious groups, the Quakers, which is about to celebrate it's centenary. Audio

Christchurch locals get to enjoy sounds from around the globe thanks to a unique music store. Gandhava Loka aims to promote peace and harmony through the universal language of music. And, as… Read more Audio

Despite the millions of volumes on offer as part of the City Library Network, some 300 St Martins residents say their community facility, now 82 years old, is all they need. Audio

We're in Christchurch for a lesson in foraging - sourcing free food and other resources through a city network. Audio

Christchurch was recently the scene of a great battle between sworn enemies - the Mods and the Rockers. The scooter and motorbike groups were painted as traditional foes in 1960s Britain, sparking… Read more Audio

Our Christchurch correspondent, Katy Gosset, reports on the city's One Day Short Story Competition. Audio

This week Katy visits an exhibition that's showcasing the images and experiences of the trans-gender community. Audio

Peter Jones has performed at the Princess Margaret Hospital Chapel as a volunteer for twenty years. Audio

Our Christchurch correspondent, Katy Gosset, meets Eri Yahagi who is revealing a new side to Japanese cooking with such toothsome goodies as green tea gateau. Audio

To Christchurch now and this week we look at an organisation that's helping many of the city's illegal drivers to gain their licences. Audio

The National Brass Band's last big rehearsal, ahead of this weekend's World Champs. Audio