Kate Gudsell
Human Rights report points to unacceptable levels of inequality
The Human Rights Commission says social and economic inequalities between New Zealand's ethnic groups remain unacceptably high. Audio
One fifth of Christchurch's population flees broken city
Estimates are that about 70 thousand people, or one fifth of Christchurch's population, have fled from the city since the quake hit 10 days ago. Audio
Christchurch may get more money for RWC to keep matches
The Government says it may put money into ensuring Rugby World Cup matches go ahead in Christchurch. Audio
Banks urge Christchurch customers to seek help
Banks are urging Christchurch residents experiencing financial hardship following last week's earthquake to approach them for help. Audio
Financial support measures bring relief to small businesses
Small businesses in Christchurch are welcoming the Government's support package. Audio
Thousands unable to go back to work in central Christchurch
In Christchurch as many as 50-thousand people will be unable to go to work in the cordoned off central business district. Kate Gudsell spoke to some of the affected businesses. Audio
Canterbury Earthquake - Initial death toll
Kate Gudsell received an initial death toll in the civil defence bunker in Wellington. Audio
REDgroup accused of marking up book prices
The Australian administrators of the Whitcoulls, Borders and Bennetts bookshops have spent the weekend in New Zealand assessing the severity of the companies' financial problems. Audio
Whitcoulls, Borders book stores are in receivership
The company which owns Whitcoulls, Borders and Bennetts bookstores has been placed in voluntary administration. Audio
Evening Business News for 11 February 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Claims of lack of support for young solo mothers
Opposition parties and social service groups have criticised the government's lack of support for young solo mothers wanting to get back into the workforce. Audio
Evening Business News for 9 February 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Evening Business News for 8 February 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Evening Business News for 7 February 2011
The Government named the two largest phone firms as its preferred bidders to rollout broadband to 95 percent of rural schools, and 80 percent of rural households within six years - beating out two… Audio
Biosecurity incursions may be undermining exports
Farmers and growers say the Ministry in charge of biosecurity isn't performing well enough and is undermining the country's billion dollar export market. Audio
Kaeo residents disgruntled at inaction on flooding
Residents of the Far North town of Kaeo are enraged the town has been flooded for a fourth time in as many years - despite promises by local and central government of assistance and flood prevention… Audio
Evening Business for 27 January 2011
News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
Evening Business for 26 January 2011
Hallenstein Glasson has warned investors its half year profit could fall, providing another sign the retail sector is struggling. Audio
Industry welcomes possibility of NZ presence in piracy patrols
The meat and shipping industries are welcoming news the Government is considering taking part in an international task force to tackle piracy off the coast of Africa. Audio
Recession motivates people to be thrifty
Organisers of community events say the belt tightening effect of the economic downturn has motivated people to become more thrifty. Audio
