Government books deteriorate

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Government's books are continuing to deteriorate as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake is added to a rising operating deficit.

Brash and Cunliffe react to latest deficit figures

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The damage from the Christchurch earthquakes is now being felt in the government's books.

Midday News for 4 April 2011

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Treasury warns the Government's books will get worse because of the Christchurch earthquake and schools in Christchurch's eastern suburns fear they will have to lay off staff.