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Transitional square opens in Christchurch
Christchurch people were officially welcomed back into Cathedral Square - the heart of the city - on Saturday with live music and a speech by outgoing Mayor Bob Parker.
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Parker won't stand for re-election as mayor
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker will not seek re-election in October, saying he is exhausted after six years in office and can't sustain the stress of the job for another term.
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Mayor launches inquiry over consents report
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker has launched an inquiry into why he wasn't made aware of a report detailing major problems with council building consents. A Crown Manager will run the department and the… Audio
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Rebuild safety charter signed
Representatives from the construction and insurance industries have signed a safety charter, aimed at keeping workers safe during the rebuild of Christchurch.
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PM doubts restrospective consent problems
Prime Minister John Key does not think there will be any retrospective problems for building consents already granted by the Christchurch City Council, which is to lose its legal right to issue them. Audio
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Question Time for 2 July 2013
Audio 2 Jul 2013- Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- DAVID SHEARER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance:…
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Morning Report: local papers
Friday's headlines: 'Seven lost at sea' aboard American yacht; stolen-to-order car shops busted in Wellington; Carisbrook site sold to construction company; average rates to rise 3.8% in Hamilton.
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Economist expects trade figures to remain volatile
Westpac economist Nathan Penny expects trade figures to remain volatile with the impact of the drought on the price of dairy products coming through and imports rising off the back of the Canterbury…
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Govt to pay lion's share in rebuild deal
The Government is to pay the lion's share of a $4.8 billion cost to rebuild earthquake-hit Christchurch's infrastructure and key CBD projects. Mayor Bob Parker thanked taxpayers for their "immense"… Audio
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Christchurch sales not as high as some hope
Christchurch is leading a growth in retail and hospitality sales, but some businesses say they expected more at this stage in the city's rebuild from recent damaging earthquakes. Audio
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Strong monthly rise in immigration
New Zealand has had its strongest monthly gain in immigration in more than three years, as fewer people shifted to Australia and others moved to work on the Christchurch rebuild. Audio
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Move to keep rebuild costs secret 'unfair'
Some councillors are criticising the Christchurch City Council's move to keep financial details of the earthquake-hit city's rebuild a secret until after they have debated the Draft Three-Year Plan.
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Modest growth in GDP in March
The economy has expanded modestly, with the effects of the drought reining in growth. Gross domestic product grew 0.3% in the three months to March.
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Deal lays framework for 'stunning' Christchurch
Christchurch councillors have voted on how the cost of the city's rebuild will be split between the council and the Government, but are keeping the result secret ahead of a joint announcement next… Audio
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Party politics feared if Dalziel becomes mayor
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the city risks becoming a major political battle if Labour MP Lianne Dalziel becomes mayor. Audio
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Christchurch mayoral candidates discuss city's future
Audio 20 Jun 2013Just how the rebuild is carried out will be at the centre of the race for the mayoralty later this year. Audio
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Top Stories for Thursday 20 June 2013
Audio 20 Jun 2013Mark Lundy appeal, Peter Dunne, Christchurch rebuild, severe weather warnins. Audio
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Race on for Christchurch mayoralty
The race to win the Christchurch mayoralty is under way with Labour MP Lianne Dalziel announcing she will challenge Bob Parker. Audio
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Delta to close construction arm in Christchurch
Dunedin City Council's infrastructure company Delta is to close its civil construction arm in Christchurch with the loss of 40 jobs.
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Consumer confidence at highest level in three years
Consumer confidence is at its highest level since before the first major earthquake in Christchurch nearly three years ago.
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Fletcher rejects building cost claims
Fletcher Building has dismissed claims that the company's monopoly position is ramping up rebuild costs in Christchurch.
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Manufacturing activity leaps ahead
Activity in the manufacturing sector has hit its highest level for almost nine years.
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Mayor confident deadline will be met
The mayor of Christchurch says the council will meet a crucial deadline for improving its building consent process, not because of a threat from the Government, but because staff have been working on… Audio
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Inmates to repair damaged state houses
Prisoners will be put to work refurbishing earthquake-damaged houses in Christchurch.
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Ministry forecasts 130,000 more jobs
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is picking that rising economic activity will create about 130,000 jobs in the next three years.
