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Developers built on unsafe land - mayor
The mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council.
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Quake aftershocks may last weeks
Aftershocks rattling Canterbury are likely to last for "weeks" rather than days but will get less frequent and probably weaker.
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Quake-hit business move into Christchurch hotels
Central Christchurch businesses are heading to the hotels as they relocate in the wake of the earthquake.
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Rest of NZ not immune from disaster - Parker
The Christchurch Mayor has warned the rest of NZ that they are not immune from the type of natural disaster that struck his city this week.
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Earthquake victims tell rubberneckers to stay away
Residents of earthquake-ravaged Kaiapoi say they are sick of being treated like a freak-show.
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Shelters shift focus to returning people home
Welfare centres set up after last Saturday's earthquake in Christchurch are starting to focus on helping people return home.
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Last exit Christchurch for earthquake victims
Like many parents affected by the Christchurch earthquake, Kelly Jennings has decided the best thing for her family is to leave the affected area.
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Re-insurers will take the bulk of earthquake losses - Moody's
Global re-insurance companies will probably take the bulk of losses for claims from the Christchurch earthquake not covered by EQC, says Moody's.
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Earthquake cordons remain in Christchurch
After another night of aftershocks, earthquake-hit Cantabrians woke to the news today that the cordons in Christchurch's CBD would remain for the time being.
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Christchurch earthquake: New home owners in limbo
New home owners are finding themselves in limbo as insurers refuse to write any new policies for Christchurch's shaken homes.
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Building inspectors fan out across Christchurch
Building inspectors and welfare staff have been knocking on the doors of about 3600 households in Christchurch today, assessing the needs of people and property.
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Midnight subsidy for quake-hit businesses
The first round of quake-affected businesses signed up to the Government's wage assistance package will see money in the bank tomorrow.
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All Blacks rally around quake crisis
Four Canterbury All Blacks, including captain Richie McCaw, have been enlisted for a campaign to help quake victims.
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Christchurch earthquake: CBD cordon to be lifted
Christchurch's CBD cordon will be lifted tomorrow morning if there are no further major aftershocks. The city's Bus Exchange will also open.