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The Government says it is up to employers to determine if hazards such as asbestos are present in a workplace before work begins.

A Christchurch City Councillor is casting doubt on plans for one of the city's major rebuild projects, a new convention centre. Audio

An economist says an improving job market, including the Christchurch rebuild, is bringing more people to the country. Audio

The New Zealand International Film Festival has launched a campaign to raise $40,000 to equip a Christchurch theatre to screen movies.

Child poverty groups in Christchurch are describing the Budget as empty and a missed opportunity. One says the Government is putting the city rebuild ahead of families' needs. Audio

Robust global dairy prices and the gathering pace of the Christchurch rebuild are underpinning stronger economic activity. Audio

The Government has confirmed Meridian Energy will be the next state-owned energy company to be partially sold. Audio

The 2013 Budget was silent on funding for the anchor projects planned as part of the rebuild of central Christchurch - but a decision is apparently close. Audio

A service to provide Canterbury insurance policyholders with advice about their earthquake claims is to finally open on Thursday, but a government funded advocacy service appears out of the question…

Friday's headlines: People of New Zealand thanked as Govt total for Christchurch rebuild reaches $15 billion; Thames-Coromandel seen as the booziest district in Waikato - it has more alcohol outlets…

Radio New Zealand's political editor Brent Edwards previews the 2013 Budget.

A homeowner in Christchurch, whose property is on damaged land, says it's unfair some will have to wait as long as 19 months for a payment from the Earthquake Commission.

Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce wants the Government to produce a detailed forecast of how the rebuilt Christchurch will look, to give more certainty about reinvesting in the city centre.

Economists expect that stronger economic activity and rising house prices will underpin robust retail spending in the coming year. Audio

The public have been given access to Cathedral Square on Tuesday for the first time in two years after the central city rebuild zone cordon was reduced. Audio

Christchurch residents wanting to install a log burner in their new homes will have to wait at least a year because the model which is permitted isn't on the market. Audio

Wage growth is continuing to slow, despite the gradual improvement in the economy. Audio

Berger Heating in Christchurch has been fined $30,000 after an employee nearly died falling from a ladder. The man broke his eye socket, nose, leg, knee cap, ankle and wrist.

The Serious Fraud Office says an investigation into the potential of fraud during the Christchurch rebuild has uncovered no evidence.

Wednesday's headlines: serial cat killer suspected in South Dunedin; man found guilty of murder road rage stabbing; schoolgirls in van crash in Lewis Pass.

Construction work on an agricultural research and education hub at Lincoln, near Christchurch, could start by late 2014.

There is growing support for the Christchurch City Council to pull out of financing big, so-called aspirational rebuild projects and instead focus on repaying debt faster. Audio