1The financial aftershocks of the Christchurch earthquake are being felt by Wellington apartment owners. Nearly 500 residential buildings in Wellington are now deemed to be an earthquake risk, meaning their owners are facing the additional costs of higher insurance premiums, earthquake strengthening procedures and the cost of alternative accommodation while repairs are being carried out.

2Three airlines are trialling a new flightpath into Auckland Airport, meaning residents in affluent suburbs are having to contend with low-flying aircraft flying overhead.

3A look at the new safety innovation being implemented at the Woodhill Forest High Wire course to ensure there are no more accidents such as that which occurred in March this year.

4Under a new scheme, the Government is expecting any people who have worked overseas at any time to approach those countries for their pensions first, once they turn 65. One Blenheim woman says it is a bureaucratic nightmare.