Deficit figures point to budget pressures, Key says
A $1.7 billion higher-than-forecast deficit points to the fiscal challenges the Government faces in its May budget, Prime Minister John Key says.
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Parker: Christchurch facing 'glorious challenge'
The Christchurch City Council has met for the first time since last month's quake, with Mayor Bob Parker saying the city "will have fight for its place in the sun again"...
Christchurch will be 'world's most quake-safe city'
A massive recovery operation in Christchurch is aimed at making it the most "earthquake safe" city in the world, its Mayor Bob Parker says.
Dispute arises over earthquake insurance cover
The Insurance Council and the Earthquake Commission (EQC) disagree over who will cover what insurance costs of the Christchurch earthquake.
Fletcher's man ready to rebuild Christchurch
Fletcher Building infrastructure boss Mark Binns knows that quake recovery will take a lot more than talking and planning, writes Anne Gibson
'Safe corridors' planned in Christchurch
Civil Defence plans to create "safe corridors" to buildings within Christchurch's quake-ravaged central business district.
Police name seven more who died in quake
Police have named another seven victims of last month's Christchurch earthquake.
Christchurch buildings demolished without owners' knowledge
More than 10 per cent of buildings demolished in Christchurch following last month's quake were levelled without the knowledge of their owners.
Programmes will be cut to pay for rebuild - Key
Some government programmes will be axed as budget spending is cut to pay for rebuilding Christchurch, Prime Minister John Key says.
NZ to give $1m to Red Cross in Japan
Cabinet agreed today to give $1m to support the Red Cross effort in Japan, Prime Minister John Key announced this afternoon, and also confirmed four NZers were still in Libya.
New Govt department for Christchurch an option
A new government department could be set up to deal with rebuilding Christchurch.
Paying for Christchurch: Uncle Bob wants you
The Japan tsunami has derailed the Government's plan to put out the begging bowl to the world to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch.
We will mourn together - Brownlee
Dave Dobbyn, Dame Malvina Major and Hayley Westenra will perform to a crowd of tens of thousands expected to gather for today's National Memorial Service at Harley Park today.
Govt will borrow to cover quake bill
Finance minister keen to avoid levy despite facing cost of $10 billion
'It's just the scale of it - it's unbelievable"
Prince William was today stunned by the damage in quake-hit Christchurch, where he thanked Civil Defence and USAR workers for their "stirling" efforts.
Prince William stunned by earthquake damage
Prince William has been stunned by the scale of devastation inflicted by last month's earthquake in Christchurch, after touring the "red zone" in the central city this afternoon.
Quake will blow Budget deficit to 8 per cent of GDP
This year's Budget deficit will blow out to 8 per cent of gross domestic product, says Finance Minister Bill English.
Christchurch businesses get first look behind CBD cordon
About 30 Christchurch business owners were given the chance this morning to retrieve what they could from their premises inside the cordon around the most quake-damaged parts of the central city.
Christchurch CBD walk cancelled
A proposed public walk through the earthquake-devastated Christchurch city centre has been called off due to safety concerns.
Christchurch CBD walk 'grotesque'
A proposed public walk-through of the devastated Christchurch city centre has been labelled "grotesque" and has raised concerns priority earthquake response work might be passed over.
Quake could cost $30b - create Christchurch hub
The Christchurch earthquake rebuild could cost as much as $30 billion, but could make Christchurch.....
Insurers halt new cover in Christchurch, brokers say
Insurance companies all but stopped writing new cover in Christchurch in the wake of the February 22 earthquake.
Thirteen more quake victims named
Police have released the names of 13 more people who died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake, including the partner and five-week-old baby of a man who is lying injured in Dunedin Hospital.