Kate Gudsell

Housing consents slip in October. Audio

In business news, Tower's profit jumps by two thirds. Audio

The 1.2 billion dollar wine export industry is facing a shortage of supply, which is expected to spur greater investment in the sector. Audio

The wine industry says the sauvignon blanc glut hasn't hurt the New Zealand brand. Reports that Afghanistan's failed Kabul Bank was involved in 900 million dollars worth of fraud and the stock… Audio

The high New Zealand dollar widens the trade deficit. The Bank of England job goes to a Canadian and the stock market's flat. Audio

The number of women on boards of firms has increased by more than a half in the last two years, but it's been criticised as too slow. Audio

There's an increase in the number of women on company boards. Shares on Egypt's stock market plunges following the President granting himself sweeping new powers and the stock market rises. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Shares in the medical equipment manufacturer, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, have closed up 5 cents to 2-dollars-49 each after it posted an improved half year profit, thanks to record sales. Audio

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare's profits jump by a fifth. International leaders fail to reach a deal for emergency aid for Greece and the stock market rises. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Continued expansion into the Middle East and a restructure of Burger Fuel's New Zealand business has lifted the company's profit. Audio

Fletcher Building's shares jump after earnings upgrade. The troubled Scandinavian airline SAS averts bankruptcy and the stock market rises. Audio

A survey of small to medium sized businesses has found they are optimistic for growth over the coming months, with a quarter looking to hire more people over the next year. Audio

Activity in the services sector rebounds strongly. A crucial bill is approved in Japan to ensure the Government won't run out of money and the stock market edges up. Audio

Vector warns its battle over price regulation isn't over. Audio

The demand for labour continues to cool, with job ads declining. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Shares in Mainfreight fall following a weak performance in Europe. The beer maker Moa lists on the stock exchange and the stockmarket's flat. Audio

The introduction of KiwiSaver has made people more aware of the need to save for retirement but the difficult economic environment is putting people off. Audio