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EQC accused of non-payment
Prime Minister John Key is set to raise concerns with the Earthquake Commission over allegations it owes Canterbury tradesmen hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Demolition companies defend pace of work
Demolition companies working in the centre of Christchurch have dismissed suggestions crews should be working seven days a week.
Expert questions pace of Christchurch demolition
An international disaster recovery expert says demolition teams should be working seven days a week.
Bogus tradespeople case quake-damaged homes
Christchurch residents are being warned about bogus tradespeople casing properties to later burgle.
Families plan for Pike River recovery
Frustrated families of the Pike River dead are looking to take over responsibility for recovering the bodies of their loved ones and are putting together a team of experienced mine rescue experts to create a credible plan.
Brian Rudman: At last, money to halt city's heritage ruin
This week, Auckland councillors put our money where the mayor's mouth has loudly been.
Mental health boost aims to cut welfare rolls
Health training funds are being redirected into mental health.
What price NZ? Land bid tests limits
The latest Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms is a key test for new rules on foreign ownership, reports Karyn Scherer
Skilled labour shortages loom after Budget cuts
Christchurch rebuild, leaky-home repairs will be pressure points.
Quake victims still suffering
Three months after the February quake, nothing much has changed for some residents in eastern Christchurch.
Looters have 'no conscience or empathy'
People looking for a bargain should be wary of encouraging looters in quake-hit Christchurch.
Christchurch telethon breaks $1m mark
The 12-hour global telethon to raise money for earthquake-hit Christchurch has now collected more than $1 million.