Laid off workers may not qualify for quake scheme
More than 200 workers laid off from a Christchurch textile plant may not qualify for help through the Government's earthquake assistance package.
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Philippines may sue if CTV building liability found
The Philippines government wants extra compensation for the families of its citizens killed in the Christchurch earthquake if inquiries find the Canterbury TV building was not up to scratch.
Key holds out hope for Christchurch RWC matches
Christchurch's AMI stadium could be capable of hosting Rugby World Cup matches, Prime Minister John Key said today as the Government studied reports on damage caused by the February 22 earthquake.
Six more quake victims named
Police have this afternoon confirmed the identities of a further six people who died in the Christchurch earthquake.
Carpet manufacturer closes plant, axes jobs
Earthquake hit carpet manufacturer Canterbury Spinners is shutting its Christchurch operation and axing 195 jobs.
Rebuilding Christchurch business: Kaila Colbin - <i>Missing Link </i>
When presented with a world stage on which to share the tragedy of Christchurch, founder of social media consultancy Missing Link, Kaila Colbin, didn't hesitate.
PM should 'come clean' over RWC in Christchurch
John Key should just tell people the truth about what he knows of Christchurch's chances of hosting the RWC, says opposition leader Phil Goff.
Christchurch to be stripped of RWC games - report
A secret report into the state of Christchurch's AMI Stadium reportedly reveals it won't be able to host RWC games, a British news website says.
No special quake compensation for Chinese families - Key
Chinese parents who lost their only child in last month's Christchurch earthquake will not be getting special compensation, Prime Minister John Key says.
Christchurch thoughts with Japan - Parker
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the thoughts of his quake-stricken city are with Japan following Friday's magnitude 9.0 earthquake which devastated much of the country and left thousands dead.
Christchurch earthquake: Funeral for Philip McDonald
Earthquake victim Philip McDonald was farewelled today at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
Instant jail time for offending in Christchurch emergency
The excuses were wildly different, but the results were very much the same: any offending involving Christchurch's earthquake-damaged buildings or cordons will bring instant jail time.
Royal inquiry into Christchurch quake building collapses
Prime Minister John Key says there will be a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of many of Christchurch's inner city buildings during the February 22 earthquake, six more victims of which have been named.
Richie McCaw among mourners for Crusaders quake victim
All Black captain Richie McCaw and two of the Crusaders horsemen have led a guard of honour to farewell earthquake victim and Crusaders boardmember Philip McDonald.