Top Stories for Thursday 13 June 2013

Chch council not meeting building consent requirements; Earthquake Recovery Minister gives Chch council strong warning; Ex-board chair of Pamapuria School defends sacked principal; Offensive menu at Liberal Party dinner insults Julia Gillard; Call for better access to maternity care to prevent baby deaths; Greece in turmoil as public broadcaster abruptly shut down; and Rain forces a tie in Black Caps match against Australia.