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A tour operator says he is confident visitors will still find plenty to see in Christchurch's central city on a rebuild-focused tour, despite the apparent lack of activity in the former red zone.

Trucking companies are worried their businesses will grind to a halt if the Government proceeds with a plan to remove drivers from the skilled worker list that allows the companies to easily employ… Audio

An opponent of Canterbury Cricket's application to upgrade Hagley Oval to international standards says organisers of the 2015 World Cup are going too far to try to influence an Environment Court… Audio

A Ngai Tahu woman has made a commitment to rebuilding Christchurch - sacrificing a degree course to undertake a trade's training programme.

A decision on whether to partially demolish Christchurch's cathedral - possibly as low as the window sills - could be made as early as August. Audio

Casual labour provider AWF Group is confident it will find work for its foreign recruits despite a slowdown in construction work in Christchurch.

The owners of some Wellington inner-city apartment buildings say they want the same Government help to strengthen their buildings that might be available to commercial premises. Audio

After four quarters of sustained growth, Christchurch's economy is 47% ahead of where it was 12 months ago, according to a new business survey.

The Christchurch rebuild is behind a record number of migrants moving from overseas to settle in Canterbury.

A businessman involved in the proposed redevelopment of a major Christchurch shopping mall is urging the Government to respect property rights in deciding how the big rebuilding project should…

The contrasting fortunes of Australia's and New Zealand's economies are being borne out in migration figures, with the number of people moving to New Zealand to live long term reaching its highest… Audio

Professor Ilan Noy of Victoria University says the Government needs to start thinking about what happens to Christchurch after post-quake rebuilding comes to an end. Audio

Friday's headlines: Average income for Maori men in Australia is more than $10,000 higher than in New Zealand; frustration in Christchurch over the pace of the rebuild; power prices in Waikato region…

Fletcher Building says there isn't a lack of rebuild and repair work in Christchurch for builders and decorators, despite suggestions from some who say they're floundering.

A Chinese construction company, the second largest of its type in the world, has entered a partnership with a New Zealand firm to work on the rebuild of earthquake-hit Christchurch. Audio

A group of Maori tradesmen and women is preparing to pick up new construction contracts in Christchurch - but says just when the building boom will happen is the $64 million question.

The cost of living has risen at its slowest annual pace in 14 years. Annual inflation is 0.7% and is below the Reserve Bank's target band. Audio

Christchurch building and decorating firms say residential earthquake repair work has dried up because they are being expected to take less money than the jobs actually cost. Audio