Hunter was portrayed as an intelligent character who was seen as a womaniser, starting an affair with his bully's mother Tess (Anita Torrance) in 2007. Storylines around Hunter often saw his relationship with his family, strained due to his large ego and career choices throughout adolescence, this included the decision to become a model despite his parents best wishes. The character starred in numerous ethical storylines including the dangers of modelling, an HIV storyline and drug addiction. However the character was also often involved in relationship storylines, including long running partnerships with Tess, Morgan Braithwaite (Bonnie Soper), Jill Kingsbury (Natalie Medlock) and serial killer Penny Rourke (Carolyn Dando).