1They say they've sold everything to move to New Zealand to fill job vacancies and have worked long hours to help out after the Christchurch earthquake, though now it seems the country is effectively kicking them out. Why has Immigration New Zealand denied work permits to a group of caregivers from the Philippines in Christchurch when their employers say they can not find local workers with the experience to fill their jobs.

2Is there a crisis looming in the industry? Consent numbers show construction has slowed, and the construction workforce has shrunk as tradespeople leave the industry. Mark Graham, a publisher of building-related magazines and guides, says this may have a huge effect on our ability to rebuild Christchurch.

3News from the United States, including: the Republican presidential race; Donald Trump not running for president; debate over the role of harsh interrogation techniques in gaining the intelligence that led to Osama bin Laden;

4Business news, including: key elements of Thursday's Budget and the political strategy around it;

5Media commentary, including: the blogosphere; Radio New Zealand's decision to take Maori news in-house;