Top Stories for Thursday 2 February 2012

Thousands call for new Christchurch council, chief executive; The govt reacts to Christchurch's massive protest action; Labour says government to cut Te Puni Kokiri jobs; Bob Parker defends his 'junket' to Asia; All Whites captain signs with Tottenham Hotspur; Marmite shortage could lead to black market; Council loan for Auckland Theatre Company questioned; and Australia's richest woman increases her stake in Fairfax.