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Budget 2014
Government positive it is on track to return to surplus this year.
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Christchurch projects face delays
Five of the so-called anchor projects the Government is backing to revitalise Christchurch's city centre have had their completion dates pushed back - some by more than a year.
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Boom benefits not spread evenly
In the third article of a Budget 2014 series on inequality, Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara looks at the improved economies of Auckland and Christchurch. Audio
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11,000 houses contaminated
About 11,000 homes in Christchurch could be contaminated with chemicals or hazardous waste left over by past users of the land.
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Rebuilt housing units opened in Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has officially opened the first new social housing units to be rebuilt since the earthquakes.
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Quake city to change its social housing
Christchurch City Council's extensive social housing model is not working for ratepayers, councillors say. They're consulting on possible changes to the flats and houses.
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Christchurch debt manageable - new CEO
Christchurch City Council's incoming chief executive, Karleen Edwards, believes there are ways the city can manage its way out of its half billion dollar debt.
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Companies working in Christchurch rebuild to be audited
Audio 9 May 2014In an effort to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers in Christchurch, building, engineering and labour hire firms will be audited this month. Audio
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Council 'must renegotiate costs'
The author of a report revealing a large hole in Christchurch City Council finances says the city needs to renegotiate with the Government how much it is paying for the rebuild. Audio
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Christchurch asset sales likely to fund rebuild shortfall
Audio 8 May 2014Selling assets is the most probable option for the Christchurch City Council as they try to meet a half-billion-dollar shortfall in the money needed for the city's rebuild. Audio
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Council promises decisive action on shortfall
Audio 8 May 2014Christchurch City Council might have sell a stake in the airport and other assets in order to meet a half-billion-dollar shortfall in funding for the city rebuild. Audio
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CCC to look at all options over blowout
The Christchurch City Council will look at all options in a bid to make up a $534 million budget shortfall identified in an independent report. Audio
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Analyse this
Government announces boost for counselling services in Christchurch.
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Question Time for 7 May 2014
Audio 7 May 2014- Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements?
- SIMON O'CONNOR to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the New Zealand economy and how do those…
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Big boost for counselling services
The Government has announced a multi-million dollar boost to psychological and social services in Christchurch, to deal with earthquake-related pressures and those associated with the rebuild.
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State of council's books to be revealed
The state of the financial accounts at the Christchurch City Council is due to be revealed on Wednesday, with the release of a report into its finances.
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Agency questions jobless incentive
A Christchurch recruitment agency is questioning whether there will be enough construction jobs for the unemployed to go into as part of a new scheme.
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National rebuild show costs defended
Organisers of a New Zealand-wide roadshow, aimed at attracting businesses to Canterbury for the rebuild, are defending the $56,000 bill.
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Construction firms collapsing in Christchurch
Ernst & Young says poor business management in the rebuilding of Christchurch is causing an unprecedented number of construction firms to collapse. Many lack the capital to stay solvent.
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Ahoy from the mothership
We've hand-picked some goodies from Radio New Zealand for you to listen to over the weekend.
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The cost of the Christchurch rebuild in dispute
Audio 2 May 2014The Government and the Christchurch City Council are again at loggerheads over the rebuild of the city - this time over the final costs. The council has estimated the work to cost three-point-four… Audio
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Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 2 May 2014
Audio 2 May 2014Maurice Williamson was not asked to intervene; Detective Inspector Mark Gutry resigns; Paul Dibble sculpture goes missing and no one notices for weeks; The cost of the Christchurch rebuild in dispute… Audio
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CORRESPONDENT,with Patrick O'Meara
New Zealand's economy may have gained a rock star label, but one observer suggested a proper health check would reveal it's on artificial stimulants. Is a fall from grace imminent?
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Wikihouses
The "Wikihouse" is a new global open source building movement that's trying to revolutionise how we build our homes. Designers Danny Squires and Martin Luff are hoping wikihouses can play a part in… Audio
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Christchurch rebuild 'slow and confused'
The Christchurch rebuild has been labelled too slow, confused and lacking leadership, a survey of 70 businesses involved shows.
