Govt earthquake bill unclear - Brownlee
The Govt says it will not know how big its bill for the Canterbury earthquake will be until its Recovery Commission has drafted a recovery plan.
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Canterbury's missing pets
In a disaster, cats head for the hills, but dogs stick around, according to SPCA figures out today.
Earthquake looter admits break-in
A looter is being held in custody after admitting breaking into a house damaged in the earthquake.
Governor-General tours earthquake zone
The Governor-General has expressed his shock over the devastation after last Saturday's 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury.
Christchurch schools open after earthquake
Most Canterbury schools today reopened after the September 4 magnitude 7.1 earthquake, but aftershocks continue.
All in a day's work: Quake hits - does it hit your pocket?
Would you be in a position to pay your employees if a natural disaster occurred in your region?
Quake assignment turns into two jobs for Gerry Brownlee
Gerry Brownlee is having to deal with his own badly damaged house as he works on the Govt's earthquake reconstruction plan.
Christchurch quake leaves house sales in limbo
Dozens of people buying and selling homes in Christchurch face delays as buyers fail to finalise sales, forcing sellers to default on contracts.
Christchurch earthquake forces new dilemma on Reserve Bank
The Christchurch earthquake reinforces expectations the Reserve Bank will leave the OCR unchanged at 3pc on Thursday.
Owners can try to fight demolition rulings
Owners of Christchurch historic buildings will be able to fight demolition rulings that their earthquake-damaged properties are dangerous and insanitary.
Earthquake shelters tell of gangs, theft - and great helpers
Christchurch earthquake-shelter residents say they have had to deal with gangs, drug searches and theft as they enter their second week displaced from their homes.
Flooding and animal sickness hit farmers after Canterbury earthquake
Weary Canterbury farmers picking themselves up from days of earthquakes and aftershocks face new threats.
Christchurch earthquake, <i>Day 9 updates</i>
A big aftershock rocked Christchurch this morning. Read latest updates here.
Christchurch earthquake: Recovery could take years
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says Christchurch will take years to return to normal.
<i>Paul Holmes:</i> A city battered but not bowed
Broadcaster Paul Holmes returns to the city where he began his career to see how locals are coping in the wake of the earthquake.
News networks on shaky ground
Deborah Hill Cone reflects on television's coverage of the Christchurch earthquake.
Anderton presses on with mayoral bid
Jim Anderton has announced he will stand down as MP for Wigram if he wins the Christchurch mayoralty, in light of the challenges presented by last week's earthquake.
Hundreds at Cathedral earthquake mass
About 400 people today gathered in Christchurch's Cathedral Square for the Cathedral's first mass since last week's earthquake.
Christchurch Mass
Images from the Outdoor Choral Eucharist at the Christchurch Cathedral held today.
Christchurch earthquake: Pregnant and homeless
A bewildered and pregnant Renee Rushton is living in a Christchurch holiday park after last week's earthquake.
Christchurch earthquake victims ask: When will it stop?
As Christchurch tries to make sense of the earthquake destruction, a child questions how much 'braveness' she has left.
Christchurch earthquake: 102-year-old Mavis wanted to stay put
Mavis Pattison didn't want to leave her home.