Catherine Hutton

Tourist operators are looking to NZers to soften the blow of falling numbers of international visitors. Audio

New figures show the slide in building confidence is continuing with the number of new building consents at a sixteen year low. Audio

Under the proposed tax, long haul passengers will be expected to pay more than two hundred dollars to fly from the UK to NZ. Audio

We hear divided opinions as to whether investors should accept Hanover Finance Group's recovery package or opt for receivership. Audio

Yet another forestry plant is under threat and with jobs disappearing the sector's looking to the incoming Govt for answers. Audio

A new report suggests councils could lengthen their stride when it comes to their walking and cycling strategies. Audio

Moves to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving are a step closer with public submissions under consideration. Audio

The Motor Trade Association says in the year to October sales of new cars dropped slightly. Audio

Despite the decision by Creative New Zealand to cut its annual funding, Downstage Theatre is upbeat about its future. Audio

School bus operators angry at losing their contracts say the Ministry of Education is driving them to bankruptcy. Audio

A real estate website is causing a stir for ranking suburbs. Audio

The roller coaster ride has continued on international money markets during New Zealand's long weekend. Audio

A new survey suggests we love our cabbies. The survey canvassed 800 taxi users in the five main centres. Audio

Catherine Hutton asked employers in Marlborough what they thought of Dr. Smith'sm comments yesterday. Audio

Politicians are being told by the Automobile Association to put road safety ahead of infrastructure development and spending. Audio

Services at Wellington airport are now back to normal after a fire in the main terminal this afternoon. Audio

Petrol companies dropped their prices at the pump today, but apparently the falling dollar will offset the benefits. Audio

The long term unemployed and at risk youth will be most affected by funding cuts proposed by the Tertiary Education Commission. Audio

Last Friday locals opened their post boxes to find an envelope containing ten dollars cash. Audio

Councils calling for a speedy end to the leaky homes crisis have been called self serving by the government. Audio