Top Stories for Tuesday 31 July 2012

Business leaders say Christchurch will be most liveable city in Australasia; Gerry Brownlee says Christchurch work will begin soon; Avon River tree planting ceremony; Claimants urge government to listen to Waitangi Tribunal findings; Mana Party says Waitangi Tribunal ruling a victory for Maoridom; New Zealand yet to get on the medal tally in London; Blueprint puts businesses before residents; KiwiRail might sell its passenger arm Tranz Scenic.