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Two total immersion Maori language schools in Christchurch granted a reprieve from closure or merger now aim to rebuild their relationship.

An overseas-based money manager says the Reserve Bank will have no choice but to cut interest rates in the future.

The Government says it is up to employers to determine if hazards such as asbestos are present in a workplace before work begins.

A charity in Auckland is making a donation of $1 million to help rebuild the Lyttelton timeball station, which was damaged beyond repair in the February 2011 earthquake.

A Christchurch City Councillor is casting doubt on plans for one of the city's major rebuild projects, a new convention centre. Audio

A playground inspired by New Zealand author Margaret Mahy will be built in Christchurch's new inner-city. Audio

An economist says an improving job market, including the Christchurch rebuild, is bringing more people to the country. Audio

The New Zealand International Film Festival has launched a campaign to raise $40,000 to equip a Christchurch theatre to screen movies.

Child poverty groups in Christchurch are describing the Budget as empty and a missed opportunity. One says the Government is putting the city rebuild ahead of families' needs. Audio

Robust global dairy prices and the gathering pace of the Christchurch rebuild are underpinning stronger economic activity. Audio

The Government has confirmed Meridian Energy will be the next state-owned energy company to be partially sold. Audio

A stronger economy has improved the Government's books.

The 2013 Budget was silent on funding for the anchor projects planned as part of the rebuild of central Christchurch - but a decision is apparently close. Audio

A service to provide Canterbury insurance policyholders with advice about their earthquake claims is to finally open on Thursday, but a government funded advocacy service appears out of the question…

Friday's headlines: People of New Zealand thanked as Govt total for Christchurch rebuild reaches $15 billion; Thames-Coromandel seen as the booziest district in Waikato - it has more alcohol outlets…

Radio New Zealand's political editor Brent Edwards previews the 2013 Budget.

A homeowner in Christchurch, whose property is on damaged land, says it's unfair some will have to wait as long as 19 months for a payment from the Earthquake Commission.

Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce wants the Government to produce a detailed forecast of how the rebuilt Christchurch will look, to give more certainty about reinvesting in the city centre.

The International Monetary Fund says a modest recovery in New Zealand is underway, but warns that could be jeopardised by rising house prices. Audio

Economists expect that stronger economic activity and rising house prices will underpin robust retail spending in the coming year. Audio

The public have been given access to Cathedral Square on Tuesday for the first time in two years after the central city rebuild zone cordon was reduced. Audio