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New Zealand's largest insurance company IAG is offering some cover for tradespeople wanting to move to Christchurch to help with the city's earthquake rebuild.

Forsyth Barr head of research Rob Mercer says selling of Fletcher Building shares reflects a loss of confidence by offshore investors.

A woman who lost a relative in the Christchurch earthquake has questioned advice GNS scientists gave authorities in the lead-up to the tragedy. Audio

Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard says delays to rebuilding in Christchurch will help to reduce pressures on inflation.

The Government is being urged to take a stronger role in the construction industry to help it avoid a boom and bust cycle in the future.

An economist says a confidence divide appears to be emerging between the North and South Islands, as the Canterbury rebuild gets delayed even further.

Fletcher Building stock rebounded slightly on Friday after a profit warning on Wednesay sparked a 16% fall in the company's share price.

The country's largest construction company Fletcher Building's been knocked off its top spot on the New Zealand Stock Exchange as its share price continues to plummet.

Shares in the tapware and showerhead maker Methven slumped on Thursday after the firm issued a profit downgrade blaming the rapid decline in the Australian market.

The Christchurch City Council has decided against creating a bylaw requiring tradespeople to register with the council before being allowed to work in the earthquake-hit city.

The Christchurch City Council has concluded the last day of hearing submissions from the public on its plans to rebuild the earthquake-hit city.

The Government has joined those concerned about the restrictions on developers in the Christchurch City Council's plans for the earthquake-damaged central city.

A Fletcher Building profit warning has shocked investors and sent the company's share price plunging by 12% to its lowest in more than two years.

Prime Minister John Key says the latest big aftershock in Christchurch is likely to further delay reinsurance needed to rebuild the city.

The Property Council says parts of a plan by Christchurch City Council to rebuild the central city are terrifying would-be investors and will result in their money going elsewhere. Audio

Some residents in Christchurch's orange zone are frustrated at the delay in establishing whether their quake-damaged properties are safe enough to rebuild on.

Tuesday's headlines: Grounded ship's safety checklist was not working effectively; substantial rate rises loom in Hamilton; TAB reports backing for Australians to win Rugby World Cup.

The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission will publicly release its interim report on the rebuilding of Christchurch on Wednesday.

Christchurch residents re-iterated their call for action to be taken on insurance companies and the Government undervaluing their earthquake-damaged homes.

A recruitment company says a proposed Wairarapa wind farm, which would be one of biggest in the southern hemisphere, would provide jobs for tradespeople prior to the rebuilding of Christchurch.