No one knows how much the Christchurch earthquake will eventually cost, but the government's balance sheet is still in a strong position to pay its part of the possibly $25b bill, says PM John Key.

NZ's total of building trades workers needs to double to 155,400 over the next five years, say training groups.

Hone your cooking skills at sumptuous Otahuna Lodge, writes Abby Gillies.

Taranaki wrestled the Ranfurly Shield away from Southland in a double dose of disappointment for the Stags.