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Finance Minister Bill English says the Government is intent on returning its books to surplus as soon as possible.

The International Monetary Fund says the rebuilding of Christchurch will fire the New Zealand economy next year.

Confidence has rebounded sharply, as the shock of the February earthquake wears off and companies get back to business. Audio

The speaker of the Israeli parliament toured earthquake-damaged Christchurch on Monday and had a message of support for residents.

A first glimpse has been obtained into the state of the Christchurch Town Hall and the convention centre following the February earthquake. Neither will open again until early next year at least.

The Government is providing AMI Insurance with a back-up financial support package of up to $500 million in case the company does not have enough money to cover all the Christchurch earthquake claims. Audio

Demolitions have begun in suburban Christchurch as rebuilding in the city after the earthquake gets underway. Audio

Admiral Thad Allen, the man who led the response and recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina in the United States, says earthquake-hit Christchurch needs to focus on finding a rough consensus and… Audio

Economists will be closely watching to see how much spare room companies have to expand production this week, when the NZIER quarterly survey of business opinion is issued.

Civil Defence says 172 quake-damaged buildings in central Christchurch need to be fully or partially demolished. Another 12 need to be made safe before they can be used. Audio

The property market remains subdued despite a jump in new listings.

Some builders say the rebuilding expected in Christchurch may not be enough to boost the country's struggling industry.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says a new organisation responsible for the city's earthquake recovery has a huge responsibility to get the process under way as fast as possible. Audio

MPs say politics should not get in the way of earthquake recovery when they meet to give advice to the new department.

Ngai Tahu chairman Mark Solomon wants the reconstruction of Christchurch to be used as a gigantic trades training programme.

A new authority announced by the Government will have wide powers to lead the rebuilding of earthquake-hit Christchurch. Its interim chief executive is Deputy State Services Commissioner John Ombler. Audio