Catherine Hutton
Whimp victim warns others to read fine print
The High Court has cancelled a share offer by the controversial share trader Bernard Whimp after the Financial Markets Authority claimed he'd made misleading offers to investors. Audio
Prisoners finding it harder to get work experience
Prisoners are finding it harder to get outside work experience ahead of their release from jail and when they are freed are more likely to be recalled for breaching parole. Audio
Govt's message: Do more without getting more
The Finance Minister, Bill English, has urged welfare agencies to come up with innovative ways of improving social services without looking for extra money. Audio
Watchdog tells court investors misled
The country's chief financial watchdog says a Christchurch businessman was deliberately misleading investors when he made offers to thousands of shareholders earlier this year. Audio
Mixed views on powerful new quake recovery body
Extraordinary measures for extraordinary times or the potential for abuse of power? Audio
No eftpos available at Rugby World Cup
Rugby fans who turn up to World Cup games wanting to use eftpos will be out of luck. And most credit cards won't be accepted either. Audio
New news agency throws lifelife to regional newspapers
Regional newspapers are being thrown a lifeline following news of the closure of the New Zealand Press Association. Audio
Christchurch food retailers struggle to find new homes
Food retailers in central Christchurch are having a difficult time getting their businesses up and running again. Audio
IRD trying to liquidate companies owned by Terry Serepisos
The Inland Revenue Department isn't confident that embattled Wellington property developer, Terry Serepisos, will get the loan he says he's negotiated to sort out his financial problems. Audio
Oil companies urge Christchurch people not to panic buy
Oil companies are urging Christchurch people not to panic buy petrol, saying there is no shortage of supply. Audio
Japan's search and rescue team arrives today
A 70 strong Japanese disaster relief team will touch down in Christchurch to help rescue and recovery efforts in the city. Audio
UK tells consumers to cut down on red meat
Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper is reporting the government will this week recommend to all people in the UK to eat no more than 500 grams of red or processed meat a week in order to protect them… Audio
Internal Affairs says no penalty for opting out of contract
The Department of Internal Affairs, which is responsible for brokering the deal to buy ministerial cars, says there was no financial penalty if it had opted out of its contract with BMW. Audio
Kaeo residents confident flood aid will finally arrive
Kaeo residents in the Far North, are cautiously optimistic they will finally receive a half a million dollar Government payout that is more than two years overdue. Audio
Booming dairy prices bad news for NZ consumers
Booming international dairy prices spells good news for the economy and farmers, but not consumers. Audio
Iwi claim they're being bullied in settling treaty claims
There are claims Iwi are being bullied by the Government to complete their treaty claims early. Audio
Iwi claim they're being bullied by the government
Some Iwi are claiming that they are being bullied by the Government to settle their treaty claims early. Audio
Air NZ takes stake in Virgin Blue
Air New Zealand has cemented its relationship with Australia's Virgin Blue. Audio
Judge says Gisborne lacks courtroom manners
A district court judge has criticised the people of Gisborne for their lack of courtroom manners - following an outburst by a member of the public, who was then jailed for contempt of court. Audio
